COPS FIRE STUN GRENADES AT BULLYING PROTEST

Milnerton High learners suspended as probe into shocking bullying videos deepens

- MURRAY SWART

OUTRAGED parents and supporters staged a protest at the entrance of Milnerton High School yesterday, after videos of bullying surfaced.

AS FRESH, disturbing video footage of alleged bullying at Milnerton High School surfaced on social media, another video believed to be that of the victim circulated, while protest action outside of the school saw police using stun grenades and teargas.

The new videos were circulated just as the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) confirmed that eight learners from the school received precautionary suspension letters and would face disciplinary hearings in the coming days.

According to the Cape Argus' sister newspaper, the Weekend Argus, the latest footage allegedly involves the same group of boys from the previous viral video.

The new clips, brought to the attention of the WCED yesterday, shows one boy striking another learner. A second video appears to depict a boy hitting a girl across the face. WCED spokesperson Bronagh Hammond confirmed the videos were forwarded to the school and will be included in their ongoing investigation.

Another video which also went viral late yesterday, allegedly shows the victim fighting with a fellow learner.