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Three teenagers were rushed to hospital after a massive brawl broke out at Durban’s Centenary Secondary School on Tuesday morning.
Parents were notified to pick up their kids shortly after the day started, with classes halted for the day. The Department of Education in KwaZulu-Natal has deployed a team to investigate, but initial reports suggest a ‘racial incident’ led to the fight that saw kids going at each other.
Timeslive even reported that pupils were stabbed in the altercation, but that hasn’t been confirmed.
According to a message circulating via social media, one of the injured learners required surgery after his nose was broken in a fight. Several private security companies were also called in to calm the situation down.
DoE spokesperson, Muzi Mahlambi, said the department has deployed officials to the school to gather facts and engage with all relevant stakeholders, including the school management, educators, learners, and parents.
“The department is also working closely with law enforcement authorities to ensure accountability for those responsible for instigating or escalating the violence are held accountable,”
@iolnews Three learners from Centenary High School in Durban were rushed to the hospital following violent altercations on Tuesday. As a result, classes were suspended, and parents and caregivers were urged to collect their children. Supplied #durban #durbantiktok #school ♬ original sound – IOL NEWS
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