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NATIONAL NEWS AND VIDEO - A teenager from a local high school appeared in Witbank Magistrate’s Court yesterday after an incident where two teachers were pushed off steps in front of the administration office.
Video footage shows the 18-year-old learner pushing one teacher down the steps and then pushing a second teacher who came to her aid on 9 September.
“The teen was arrested after police viewed the video, which contradicted the boy and his mother’s attempt to open a case against the teachers,” said police spokesperson Sergeant David Ratau, who is also the Adopt-a-Cop of the school.
The case against the learner has been postponed to 12 November, and he was released on a warning.
In addition to the legal proceedings, the school’s headmaster confirmed a disciplinary hearing for the learner was taking place today.
“Remember, the learner was not yet found guilty,” he said.
VIDEO: Teen pushes two teachers off steps at eMalahleni high school.
The school’s headmaster said a statement was sent to the Department of Education.
Gerald Sambo, communication officer of the Education Department, said a full report will be requested from the district.
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