Shocking video emerges of Randfontein bullies
Pupils at Laerskool Randfontein on Gauteng's West Rand allegedly assault a 13-year-old boy. The boy's mother has opened a case of assault with the police. The incident allegedly happened on Wednesday, 9 September 2015.
The video shows a 13-year old school boy assaulted on a sport field by several other learners, while another filmed the incident.
One boy, believed to be the one who filmed the assault, can be heard telling bystanders to not intervene in the assault.
News24 reported that the school's principal took to the school's Facebook page after the video went viral.
"We mourn the unfortunate incident that happened between Grade 7 pupils at our school," the principal reportedly posted on Friday evening.
Warning: Video contains an excessive amount of swearing and violence. Viewer discretion is advised.
*At the time of publication, the post could not be found on the school's Facebook page.
UPDATE:
The SABC reported that the Gauteng Department of Education has confirmed the suspension of the alleged bully in the video.
(Information sourced via Jaca News)