Learner to appear in court after fatally stabbing 18-year-old
The reason for the altercation has not yet been disclosed.
An 18-year-old has been stabbed to death at Dr Joseph Shabalala Secondary School, allegedly during a fight between learners.
Fight leads to fatal stabbing
The incident is reported to have taken place yesterday afternoon (May 7) after an altercation between pupils, resulting in one learner being stabbed.
It is alleged that the fight involved two rival groups linked to gangsterism.
Suspect to appear in court soon
Police spokesperson Warrant Officer Basheer Khan confirmed the incident, saying that, “A 15-year-old learner who is suspected of stabbing a fellow learner has been released into his parents’ custody. He will appear in the Ladysmith Magistrate’s Court soon and will be answering to a charge of murder. The incident took place yesterday afternoon during an altercation that took place outside a local school.”
Khan added that an 18-year-old learner sustained a fatal stab wound. The deceased has not yet been identified.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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