The President of SA Rugby, Mark Alexander, is the latest individual to come forward condemning the violence at Milnerton High School that recently surfaced. In a statement, Alexander expressed his “deep concern and unequivocal condemnation” after viewing a video circulating on social media, in which a group of teenage boys are seen attacking another learner with various objects. READ MORE: Milnerton High Assault Video: Principal Vows Firm Action on Bullying and
Dozens of protesters, including concerned parents, community leaders and members of political parties, including the EFF and ANC, gathered for a picket outside Milnerton High School on Wednesday afternoon, after a video showing a Grade 10 learner being bullied and assaulted by a group of older learners went viral. The brutal video shows the learner being beaten with hockey sticks and belts, and it has caused widespread outrage. The picket was mostly
South Africans are paying a little more for everyday essentials, with consumer inflation ticking up to 3.4% in September, slightly higher than the 3.3% recorded in August, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). Stats SA economist Patrick Kelly says the increase was largely driven by higher prices in transport, restaurants, and accommodation. However, the pressure on food and non-alcoholic beverage prices has eased slightly. One of the biggest contributors to the
The three suspects accused of murdering a City of Cape Town LEAP officer during an attempted hijacking in Philippi East earlier this month have abandoned their bail applications. The suspects made their second court appearance in the Athlone Magistrates Court on Tuesday. It is believed that the trio were part of a group of suspects who hijacked the 26 year old officer, Yonke Pakade, on 12 October 2025. According to the
Milnerton High School has strongly condemned a recent bullying incident involving several of its learners, saying the behaviour does not reflect the school’s values or ethos. This follows widespread public outrage after a video circulated online showing a group of learners verbally and physically bullying a Grade 10 pupil. Police are investigating a case of assault, while other parents have come forward to say their children were also victims of abuse.
