A matric pupil from a school in Northdale had to be treated with advanced life support by emergency services after he was stabbed outside the school premises on Monday afternoon.

The Witness reports that five learners, believed to have been involved in the attack, were arrested.

It is alleged the learner and a friend were waiting for their scholar transport when a group of pupils from a ‘rival’ school approached them from a parked vehicle.

According to a statement by Mi7 National Group Director Colin David, the two pupils attempted to flee, and the friend managed to get away. However, the one learner was cornered and beaten with sticks and sjamboks by at least half a dozen attackers. During the altercation, he was also stabbed repeatedly.

“Mi7 Emergency Medical Services attended to the pupil, stabilised him using advanced life support interventions, and transported him to hospital for further care.

“Meanwhile, security companies in the area were alerted. A description of the vehicle used in the attack was circulated, and a search ensued. Eventually, the vehicle was spotted and brought to a halt by various security role players near an informal settlement on Khan Road in the Raisethorpe CBD,” said David.

He added that the driver of the vehicle that was used in the attack had fled the scene.

“It is believed he was in possession of a firearm as ammunition was found in the vehicle. Five occupants – all belonging to the ‘rival’ school and under the age of 18 – were apprehended. They were found in possession of sjamboks, pangas, bush knives and other types of weapons,” said David.

Multiple incidents have occurred at schools in Northdale and the surrounding areas in the past few months.

In a previous incident, three learners were attacked during a fight that broke out in the class and outside the school.

Mi7 said this incident is believed to be part of a series of school clashes in the Northdale area, where pupils have formed representative school gangs. Several known clashes have taken place between pupils since the beginning of the year.

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