VEREENIGING – A 17 year-old minor from Sebokeng, suspected of killing a
General Smuts High School learner was arrested on Monday, 19 September 2022.
Mokete Isaac Malebo was allegedly stabbed to death while trying to break a
physical altercation that had erupted near General Smuts High School. The
deceased succumbed to his injuries and was declared dead by paramedics at
Mediclinic.
Speaking to Local Gazette, police spokesperson Captain Fikile Funda
confirmed that an arrest was made and that a case has been opened.
"We can confirm that we are investigating a case of murder and that the
suspect has been arrested. A murder weapon was also found on the scene."
The Gauteng Education Department has also confirmed the incident and says
it has despatched it's psychosocial team to the school. "As the department
we can confirm that there was a sad incident that occurred Wich occurred in
the Sedibeng area which involves two learners, one from General Smuts and
the other one from Thuto-Tiro. We understand that the learner from
Thuto-Tiro stabbed the one from General Smuts and he passed away," said
Gauteng Education Spokesperson Steve Mabona.
"We wish to convey our condolences to the family and the school community.
We have despatched our psychosocial team to visit the school to provide
necessary support. We really want to say to learners that there are better
ways to resolve any issue that might be happening. You need to report the
case to the relevant authorities so that they can then assist with the
process of intervening in the event of anything," added Mabona.