Discussing school safety with Gauteng Education MEC
PRETORIA - Violence in schools is getting worse.
Across the country, fights, stabbings, and deadly attacks are on the rise.
WATCH: National Association of SGBs discuss school violence
The latest tragedy happened in Pretoria East.
A Grade 11 pupil, Lethabo Mokonyane, was stabbed to death outside Lesedi Secondary School, allegedly by two 19-year-old pupils.
This brutal killing has raised more serious questions about school safety.
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