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School violence

Gauteng to deploy armed guards at high-risk schools in response to alarming violence, gangsterism and bullying

Maverick News

Gauteng to deploy armed guards at high-risk schools in response to alarming violence, gangsterism and bullying

By Bheki C. Simelane

Drugs, gangs and pangas — the Soweto high school beset by violence and lawlessness

Maverick Citizen

Drugs, gangs and pangas — the Soweto high school beset by violence and lawlessness

By Msindisi Fengu

Parents call for drastic measures to combat rising violence in Gauteng schools

South Africa

Parents call for drastic measures to combat rising violence in Gauteng schools

By Msindisi Fengu

Cape Town learner attacked with ‘brick, knuckle dusters and a piece of wood’ by fellow pupils

South Africa

Cape Town learner attacked with ‘brick, knuckle dusters and a piece of wood’ by fellow pupils

By Vincent Cruywagen

Fatal stabbing at Geluksdal Secondary spotlights spike in racial tensions and school violence

Maverick Citizen

Fatal stabbing at Geluksdal Secondary spotlights spike in racial tensions and school violence

By Kimberly Mutandiro for GroundUp

Gauteng officials intend to beef up school security after Grade 10 pupil is killed at Geluksdal Secondary

Maverick News

Gauteng officials intend to beef up school security after Grade 10 pupil is killed at Geluksdal Secondary

By Michelle Banda

Pupils in troubled Philippi have high exposure to drugs and weapons on high school grounds, report card shows

South Africa

Pupils in troubled Philippi have high exposure to drugs and weapons on high school grounds, report card shows

By Karabo Mafolo

Violence begets violence — and arming teachers is not the answer, experts agree

South Africa

Violence begets violence — and arming teachers is not the answer, experts agree

By Chanel Retief

At least 13 Gauteng pupils face criminal charges reveals Lesufi

Newsdeck

At least 13 Gauteng pupils face criminal charges reveals Lesufi

By News24

Forest high school stabbing suspect granted bail

Newsdeck

Forest high school stabbing suspect granted bail

By News24

Hangings, fatal stabbings, assaults – the grim toll on SA schools

South Africa

Hangings, fatal stabbings, assaults – the grim toll on SA schools

By Bheki C. Simelane

School Violence: How can we make the classroom a safe haven for learning?

South Africa

School Violence: How can we make the classroom a safe haven for learning?

By Puseletso Nthate