A Boksburg mother has raised the alarm after fellow pupils at Freeway Park Primary reportedly punched her son in the private parts.

The school confirmed to the Boksburg Advertiser that the incident is under investigation.
The mother claims this incident, which happened on October 21, is the latest in a long history of bullying that has left her child emotionally scarred and struggling at school.

“He has been bullied since Grade Three. I raised the matter with the school, followed up constantly, and tried to get help, but nothing has been done,” she said.

She described some of the most extreme attacks, including one that left her son physically and emotionally shaken.
“He was also punched in his private parts. I cannot put into words how terrifying it is to see your child hurt in that way. He was slapped in front of me, and when I confronted the child, he just laughed,” she said.

The mother fears the bullying is taking a serious toll on her son’s mental health and academic performance.

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“He cannot concentrate at school. He is withdrawn, anxious, and not himself. I worry every day that one day he might do something drastic.

If I had the means, I would move him to another school immediately, but we stay because of reasonable transport and fees. I even asked for school counsellors to intervene, but they ignored my concerns,” she said.

Freeway Park Primary principal Walter Rakgole was aware of the situation, saying, “We don’t tolerate bullying.”
Despite these assurances, the mother remains frustrated by what she sees as slow action from the school.

“I have tried to protect my child, but it feels like nothing changes. No child should ever be physically assaulted like this, let alone targeted in such a personal and humiliating way,” she said.
The mother hopes her story will serve as a wake-up call to the school and the community.
“I am speaking out because my son’s pain cannot be ignored. He deserves to feel safe, respected, and protected at school,” she said.

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