The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has condemned the bullying incident at Thabela High School that was captured and is circulating on social media platforms.
It is not clear when the incident happened, however, a task team has been dispatched to conduct a thorough investigation and provide psychological support to the affected learners.
KZN EDUCATION CONDEMNS BULLYING INCIDENT AT THABELA HIGH SCHOOL
KZN Education spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi said the incident undermines the core values of respect, dignity and within schools.
Mahlambi said they prioritise the wellbeing of all learners and they take incidents of bullying very seriously. As such, swift action has been initiated to address the situation at the school outside Durban.
“We urge all learners, educators, parents and community members to work together in cultivating a culture of mutual respect and zero tolerance towards bullying in our schools.
“Bullying not only disrupts the learning process but also leaves a lasting negative impact on the emotional and psychological wellbeing of those involved,” Mahlambi said.
Following the incident, Mahlambi said the department will also intensify anti-bullying programmes in schools across the province.
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