A 20-year-old learner is in police custody following an incident wherein three leaners were stabbed at a high school in Forest Hill, Johannesburg, on Monday 03 June 2019.
I am told two Grade 8 learners allegedly stabbed to death a Grade 10 learner outside Forest High School, Turffontein. I am on my way there 💔💔💔
— Panyaza Lesufi (@Lesufi) June 3, 2019
A 16-year-old leaner who earlier media reports identified as Daniel Bakwela, was stabbed and certified dead outside the school premises, while two other learners, aged 15 and 16, were taken to a nearby hospital after sustaining stab wounds.
A moment I hate, to bid farewell to a deceased learner #Forest HighStabbing pic.twitter.com/hbwiEDT92T
— Panyaza Lesufi (@Lesufi) June 3, 2019
According to Police Captain Mavela Masondo, it is alleged that learners from Forest High School had a fight on Friday.
The same leaners met today at the school and the fight resumed, where after three learners were stabbed. The suspect fled the scene but police were able to trace him to Dobsonville in Soweto, where the 19-year old was arrested.
The motive for the fight is unknown at this stage and police investigation is continuing.
The suspect will appear at Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday facing charges of murder and attempted murder.