ADVERTISEMENT:
The entrance to Thohoyandou Technical High School.
News Date: 12 September 2024
An enraged learner at Thohoyandou Technical High School went on the rampage, damaging a teacher's car and attacking its owner.
The incident, which is still the talk of the town, has shocked both learners and the teaching fraternity. It has also raised concerns about the safety of educators at their workplaces as similar incidents continue to occur.
The altercation, involving a 15-year-old girl, took place last Friday at around 08:30.
Vhembe SAPS spokesperson W/O Vuledzani Dathi confirmed the incident, stating that the girl was arrested for damaging the deputy principal’s car. She was charged with malicious damage to property and placed under the supervision of her parents because she is a minor.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect went to the deputy principal's office to report her missing calculator. A heated argument ensued between the two, and the suspect went outside and vented her anger by stoning the deputy principal's vehicle,” said Dathi.
According to Dathi, the police were called to the scene, and upon searching the girl, they found her in possession of a knife. “She was arrested and placed under her parents' supervision as she is a minor,” he added.
Mr Richard Ramabulana of the Vhembe Concerned Group, an organisation focused on fighting crime and promoting community rights, expressed concern about the increasing violence in schools. “We hear daily about unruly behaviour, with learners bullying each other and even engaging in obscene acts in front of their peers. Lately, they have also started attacking educators. We are comforted by the fact that arrests are being made, which may deter others from following the same path,” he said.
Elmon Tshikhudo started off as a photographer. He developed an interest in writing and started submitting articles to local as well as national publications. He became part of the Limpopo Mirror family in 2005 and was a permanent part of the news team until 2019. He currently writes on a freelance basis, covering human rights issues, court news and entertainment.
Search for a story:
ADVERTISEMENT
Vhutshilo Ramahanedza is making inroads in the business world with her range of dinnerware, which features a distinctive Vhavenda style. Her brand, Mukololo, meaning "princess" in Tshivenda, reflects Vhutshilo’s strong connection to her heritage and her goal of bringing traditional culture into everyday life.
Onndwelani Manganye, a young entrepreneur from Itsani village, recently opened his own bakery, Onndwela's Sweet House.
Thonifhani Dzebu (25), from the water-scarce community of Tshifudi Tshikombole village in Limpopo, has taken bold action to secure water for his community by digging a well that is already more than 15 metres deep.
If a group of traditional leaders and pastors have their way, the Shosholoza Meyl train will run all the way from Pretoria to Thohoyandou. They believe this will reduce congestion on the roads and create additional job opportunities.