By OBAKENG MAJE
20 March 2026- A Grade 10 female learner (16) at Pudumong Secondary School in Taung was allegedly assaulted by a male learner. It is alleged that a fight ensued between two learners during school hours after bullying allegations.
The male learner was allegedly bullying the female learner and that led to the confrontation.
The mother of the victim alleged that, she went to the school to get the gist of what had happened, however, the principal refused to assist, claiming that her daughter is naughty.
“Truly speaking, I am not happy how the principal handled this matter. I went to the school to get full details of what happened. However, the principal said he will not listen to me because my daughter is naughty.
“What surprises me is that, I never received even a single complainant letter from the school regarding my daughter’s behaviour. So, my daughter is unsteadiness due to the head injuries she suffered after being assaulted by another learner,” she said.
The North West Department of Education spokesperson, Vuyo Mantshule said: “On the day, learners were fighting and the principal brought intervention and mediation. The School Governing Body (SGB) met on 18 March 2026, to set a hearing date for affected parties.
“Hearing was conducted and parents of both learners were in attendance. The parents reprimanded their children that they must adhere to the school code of conduct. Learners were both sanctioned as they both misconducted as per the outcomes of the hearing.”
Mantshule further said there was no any element of bullying, but altercation. He added that parents were happy with the sanction as meted by the Disciplinary Committee.
However, the unhappy mother opened a case of common assault against the alleged perpetrator.
The North West police spokesperson, Captain Majang Skalkie said no one has been arrested thus far, but the investigations are underway.
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