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The Citizen
3 days ago
- The Citizen
Grade 12 learner allegedly stabs Grade 11 to death outside Pretoria school gate
A Grade 11 learner died after being fatally stabbed outside Lesedi Secondary School in Lethabong, an informal settlement in Donkerhoek, Tshwane, yesterday. According to the education department, the perpetrator was allegedly a Grade 12 learner from the same school. Pretoria Rekord reports that the MEC for Education, Matome Chiloane, says police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the tragic stabbing. Chiloane says preliminary reports suggest that the Grade 12 learner did not attend school that day but allegedly arrived when school came out. He adds that just as learners were boarding their scholar transport, the Grade 12 learner allegedly stabbed the Grade 11 learner just outside the school yard. 'The victim was rushed to Lethabong Healthcare Clinic, where he was sadly certified dead on arrival,' Chilaone explains. He says he is deeply saddened by this tragic incident. 'In response, the Gauteng Department of Education has dispatched a team of psychologists and our School Safety Unit to the school to provide trauma counselling to affected learners and educators, while strengthening safety interventions at the school.' He says the department is heartbroken by this senseless act of violence. 'No child should ever lose their life in the pursuit of education. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and the school community during this incredibly painful time.' He says the department condemns all forms of violence in and around schools, particularly by learners. 'Our schools must remain spaces of learning, safety and hope, not breeding grounds for brutality and violence. Learners must understand that violence has life-altering consequences. Such actions will not only remove you from the classroom, but may ultimately place you behind bars,' says Chiloane. Comment from SAPS had not been received at the time of publishing. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Herald
3 days ago
- The Herald
School pupil fatally stabbed in Pretoria
A grade 11 pupil from Lesedi Secondary School in Lethabong, an informal settlement in Donkerhoek, Pretoria East, was fatally stabbed by a grade 12 boy on Tuesday, the Gauteng education department said. The culprit had bunked school that day and arrived at the premises just as pupils were boarding their scholar transport vehicles. He accosted the victim just outside the school yard. Education MEC Matome Chiloane said: 'T he Gauteng department of education has dispatched a team of psychologists and our school safety unit to the school to provide trauma counselling to affected learners and educators, while strengthening safety interventions at the school. 'Law enforcement authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding this incident.' Chiloane said schools should be spaces of learning, safety and hope, not breeding grounds for brutality and violence. 'Learners must understand violence has life-altering consequences. Such actions will not only remove you from the classroom but may place you behind bars.' TimesLIVE
News24
3 days ago
- News24
Grade 11 boy stabbed to death by fellow pupil at Pretoria school
A Grade 12 pupil from Lesedi Secondary School in Pretoria stabbed a Grade 11 pupil to death. The matric pupil did not attend school, but allegedly targeted the grade 11 child after school was finished for the day. Police are investigating the incident. A Grade 11 boy was stabbed to death by a fellow Grade 12 pupil at Lesedi Secondary School in Pretoria on Tuesday, the Gauteng Department of Education has said. Department spokesperson Steve Mabona said preliminary reports indicated that the Grade 12 pupil had been absent from school. 'But (he) allegedly arrived after school, just as learners were boarding their scholar transports, and proceeded to stab the Grade 11 pupil just outside the school yard. The victim was rushed to Lethabong Healthcare Clinic, where he was sadly certified dead on arrival,' he added. Police are investigating a case of murder. 'In response, the Gauteng Department of Education has dispatched a team of psychologists, and our School Safety Unit, to the school to provide trauma counselling to affected learners and educators, while strengthening safety interventions at the school,' said Mabona. READ | Pupil killed, allegedly by another pupil, during fight outside Secunda school Education MEC Matome Chiloane said they condemned all forms of violence in and around schools. 'Our schools must remain spaces of learning, safety, and hope, not breeding grounds for brutality and violence. Learners must understand that violence has life-altering consequences. Such actions will not only remove you from the classroom, but may ultimately place you behind bars,' Chiloane added.
News24
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
SA DJ duo TxC ‘overwhelmed' by hero's welcome at OR Tambo after BET win
SA DJ and production duo TxC received a hero's welcome at OR Tambo International Airport after receiving the Best New International Act honour at the 2025 BET awards. The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture and BET organised the welcome celebration, which was attended by fans, the media, and dignitaries. 'Winning a BET Award is beyond our wildest dreams. We are so grateful to our fans, our team, and everyone who believed in us,' TxC said in a statement. Local DJ and production duo TxC landed back in South Africa on Thursday after receiving the Best New International Act honour at the 2025 BET awards. The duo got a hero's welcome at OR Tambo International Airport. The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture and BET organised the welcome celebration, which was attended by fans, the media, and dignitaries. 'Winning a BET Award is beyond our wildest dreams. We are so grateful to our fans, our team, and everyone who believed in us,' TxC said in a statement. Supplied/BET Awards 'This award is not just for us - it's for every young African creative with a dream. We're honoured to represent South Africa and can't wait to celebrate this moment with our people at home.' Matome Chiloane, MEC of Education, Sports, Art, Culture and Recreation, said in a statement: 'TxC's victory is a proud moment for South Africa and the African continent. Their sound, energy, and authenticity have resonated globally, proving that our culture and creativity know no bounds. We salute them for flying the South African flag high and inspiring a new generation of artists.' Monde Twala, senior vice president and co-general manager of Paramount Africa and Lead BET International, said: 'TxC's win is a powerful testament to the global appeal of African music and the unstoppable rise of Amapiano. At BET, we remain committed to showcasing and celebrating African excellence. TxC's journey is just beginning, and we are proud to be part of it.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Clairise (@ The BET ceremony took place on 9 June in Los Angeles at the Peacock Theatre. The amapiano group originates from Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, and consists of producers Tarryn Reid and Clairise Hefke. They became the first DJ duo to be recognised in the Best New International Act category. Brazilian artist Ajuliacosta also won the Best New International Act honour, while South African artists Dlala Thukzin and Maglera Doe Boy were nominated. Tyla and Uncle Waffles were also nominated in the Best New International Act category, which Ayra Starr won. After winning the award, Hefke wrote on Instagram: 'Is this real? SCREAMING. CRYING. Overwhelmed with joy.' 'Thank you to everyone who's ever believed in us and stood by our side. Your support means the world, and we're feeling all the emotions right now,' Hefke continued. View this post on Instagram A post shared by BET Africa (@bet_africa) 'To our incredible team, thank you for pushing us to grow and become the best versions of ourselves. And to our label, Love Renaissance, your belief in us has never wavered. We truly couldn't have done this without you.' She also paid tribute to Reid: 'Last but not least, to my partner in everything I do, My Tcup, WE DID IT! Our dreams are coming true in real time! What God has in store for us is greater than anything we could've imagined.' 'Every step, every struggle, every breakthrough - it's all part of His divine plan. We're just getting started, and we know He's not done with us yet.'
IOL News
12-06-2025
- Politics
- IOL News
Gauteng government spends R160 million on commemorative days amid rising unemployment
Commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Youth Day at Orlando Stadium, Soweto, in 2016. Image: GCIS The Gauteng provincial government has spent nearly R160 million on annual commemorative days in eight years ahead of the 49th anniversary of the June 16, 1976, Soweto uprisings on Monday. Gauteng Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation MEC Matome Chiloane revealed that the provincial government has spent nearly R160 million since 2016 on commemorative days such as the upcoming Youth Day, Human Rights Day, Freedom Day, Women's Day, Heritage Day, and Day of Reconciliation. Over the past eight years (2016 – 2024), almost R21m has been spent on Youth Day, which is only lower than the Day of Reconciliation, commemorated on December 16, and has cost the provincial government just over R2.6m. Heritage Day, which is commemorated on September 24, has cost the most with R41.8m during this period, while Freedom Day celebrations on April 27 have been bankrolled with R34.8m. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ More than R33.5m and R25.6m have been spent on Women's Day (August 9) and Human Rights Day (March 21), respectively. Chiloane revealed details of the expenditure in response to DA member of the Gauteng legislature, Kingsol Chabalala. Chabalala stated that the Gauteng government has wasted millions of rand on commemorative days over the past eight years while the province struggles with a persistent unemployment crisis. 'This lavish spending amid rising joblessness raises serious concerns about the provincial government's commitment to addressing pressing economic challenges faced by the people of Gauteng,' he said. According to Chabalala, there are numerous projects that the funding could support, which would improve the lives of the province's citizens and help reduce the current unemployment rate of 34.4%. 'Instead of spending copious amounts of money on food and busing people to events, it would have been more prudent to invest that money in creating sustainable jobs to benefit our residents both in the short and long term,' he added. Chabalala continued: 'The DA has been advocating cost-effective ways of celebrating commemorative days in the Gauteng Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Portfolio Committee for the department. 'We will keep pushing for this through the committee to ensure the department stops wasting millions on these events while our people starve and our sports infrastructure crumbles.' He said the funds could have been better utilised to enhance sports facilities in schools and communities, including building multi-purpose courts for various sports and swimming pools in township areas. 'Investing in support for Gauteng athletes and individuals pursuing careers in the creative arts would be a more effective use of money than spending it on celebrations,' Chabalala suggested. On Monday, the provincial government will commemorate Youth Day with an 'Inspiring Youth Expo' at the Morris Isaacson High School in Soweto to expose young people to meaningful opportunities as well as a wreath laying at the Hector Pieterson Memorial in Orlando West.
