Central SA
Child stabbed to death at Vaal school─── 16:08 Mon, 07 Oct 2019
Vaal police have confirmed a fatal stabbing incident at Thuto-Tiro Comprehensive school in Sebokeng zone 10, outside Vereeniging, that led to the death of 14-year-old Tshepo Mphekgo Monday morning.
The incident follows after two grade 9 pupils were playing in a classroom, when a 15-year-old allegedly stabbed Mphekgo in the chest with a pair of scissors.
The victim was then taken to the school's waiting room, where paramedics arrived and declared him dead on the scene. The incident happened at 10:20 this morning. Police spokesperson Fikile Funda confirmed the arrest, adding they are still investigating the circumstances.
Meanwhile Gauteng education Sedibeng west director Victor Thetha, says the victim's parents received counselling, and this will be extended to the affected learners tomorrow.
OFM News/Paile Chauke
