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Schools warned of dangerous game

A video circulation on social media, showing kids engaging in a dangerous game that has allegedly caused the death of two young people, has stirred up panic finding its way to the mobile devices of principals right across the country.

Much like most social media trends, the game starts with a laugh and ends in tragedy, as friends record themselves jumping with a person in the middle, before sweeping the victim’s feet out from underneath them.

The unexpected trip results in the victim falling backwards, striking the back of their scull violently on the floor.

The video warns parents of the dangerous game, but does not confirm where the captured incidents took place.

After speaking to several local schools, www.mobserver.co.za became aware that most head masters and principals have seen the video.
Each of the schools could confirm that no such incidents have been reported locally.

Head master at Laerskool C.R. Swart, Mr Pieter Fauché, said that even though he is not aware of any local incidents, the staff at the school have taken preventative measures by warning pupils of engaging in any dangerous games during their Monday assembly.

www.mobserver.co.za has contacted the Department of Education regarding the matter and awaits a response.

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Sjani Campher

Sjani has been working as a community journalist and photographer at the Middelburg Observer since 2018, during which she has been responsible for the content creation for both digital and print, as well as maintaining the publication's online platforms. She is a member of the Forum for Community Journalists, and focuses on fields including hard news, investigative reporting, human interest, columns and sports.
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