Another Limpopo learner stabbed to death by classmate
It is alleged the victim was stabbed as a result of a fight which took place during school hours
LIMPOPO – A 18-year-old learner is expected to appear before the Malamulele Magistrate Court today on a charge of murder in following the stabbing to death of a fellow classmate on Wednesday.
The incident occurred at the Nkatini High School at Shigalo village near Malamulele at around midday.
According to Police spokesperson, Col Moatshe Ngoepe the 18-year-old victim was stabbed following an altercation between the two learners.
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“It is alleged the two learners had a fight during school hours and later, the suspect produced a sharp object and stabbed his school mate to death.”
The police were immediately summoned to the scene and the suspect was arrested on the spot and the murder weapon confiscated , said Ngoepe.
The deceased was identified as Hloniphani Robert Golele from Shigalo village near Malamulele.
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The Saps Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nneke Ledwaba is saddened by this incident, especially with the manner in which the life of a young man was lost within the schooling environment.
“We call upon parents and guardians to join hands with the police and educators, to ensure that schools remain a safe environment at all times”, concluded General Ledwaba.
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