Murder-accused pupils abandon bail
Two learners are accused of stabbing two fellow learners
TWO Mfolozi High School pupils accused of stabbing two fellow learners appeared at KwaMsane Magistrate’s Court on Friday where they abandoned bail.
They are due back in court on 10 August to allow police to continue with investigations.
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The two, 19-year-old Bandile Simphiwe Dube and a 16-year-old minor, face one charge of murder and another of attempted murder.
This after the fatal stabbing of 18-year-old Khumbulani Mgabhi and his 17-year-old childhood friend who was hospitalised and discharged a few days later.
On the day of the stabbing, Khumbulani succumbed to a stab wound to the neck.
He was laid to rest on Sunday, 24 July.
It is alleged that the stabbings were a result of suspected bullying after one of the accused had reportedly instructed each victim individually to polish his shoes; a request which was rejected.
Classes were suspended following the stabbings, with pupils and staff given the opportunity of counselling last week.
School was scheduled to resume this Monday (1 August).
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