A VIDEO of pupils allegedly bunking school went viral on social media, and the Department of Education has spoken.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane, said the department is aware of the Hoerskool President High School video in Ridgeway, Joburg.
The viral video shows a group of pupils who were allegedly bunking class.
"The matter was reported following the school receiving a concerning call from a resident in Lion Ridge Complex, stating that learners from President High School were allegedly bunking to a house in the complex. In response to this report, officials from the school promptly visited the complex and, upon arrival, they were informed by security personnel that Mondeor police had already collected the learners," said the MEC.
He said the Department of Education is taking this matter seriously. As such, they have initiated an investigation through the school to assist in a necessary disciplinary hearing against all affected pupils as per the department's policies.
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"We uphold the importance of maintaining discipline and ensuring that our learners adhere to the rules and regulations of the school. As such, we're displeased at the behaviour of these learners, shown in the video footage. Learners must always be wary of negative behaviour which might implicate their future. We're working diligently to address this issue and prevent such incidents from happening in the future," said Chiloane.
In a separate incident, a tragic event occurred on Monday, 23 October, where a grade 6 pupil from Khehlekile Primary School in Thokoza, Ekurhuleni, was found dead in a bathroom at home.
"We can confirm that an internal investigation to probe allegations of bullying at the school has been launched," said Chiloane.
