Education watchdogs accuse Milnerton High of dishonesty over bullying incident

A VIRAL video showing a learner being brutally assaulted at Milnerton High School has sparked outrage among parents and the wider community, with claims that the school and government misled parents about their response to the incident.

- MURRAY SWART

Eight learners, including two minors, appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate's Court on Thursday in connection with the incident, which has ignited calls for urgent and decisive action against bullying.

While six adult learners were granted R2000 bail each, the two minors were released on a warning. According to the National Prosecuting Authority, strict bail conditions include exclusion zones around the school and prohibitions on contacting the complainants.

“They are prohibited from entering the school yard or the school until the case is finalised. If they see the complain-

ants, they must walk in a different direction,’ said spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila.