Six of the learners at Milnerton High, facing charges in connection with the alleged assault of a fellow learner, will be expelled from the school.  

The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) confirmed that the decision to expel the learners follows an internal disciplinary process at the school, which was reviewed and supported at a departmental level. 

“The Head of Department has upheld the recommendation by the school governing body of Milnerton High School to expel 6 learners from the school following the outcome of the disciplinary processes,” said WCED spokesperson, Bronagh Hammond.  

Hammond further confirmed that this relates to five of the learners, who are in Grade 12, and one who is in Grade 10. 

The group are allegedly seen in a viral video, repeatedly hitting a learner with various objects.  

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Meanwhile, the criminal case against the learners continues in court. In total, eight learners are each facing a count of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. Six of them are being tried as adults, and two others as juveniles.  

They made their second court appearance in separate courts on 20 January, with six of the accused appearing together and the latter two juveniles appearing together. The matter was previously postponed, on 23 October 2025, to allow the accused to write their exams. 

At the moment, their bail conditions have been extended and remain unchanged, in that they are not allowed to contact the complainant or witnesses and are prohibited from entering the school premises until the case is finalised, among other things. 

“They must refrain from intimidating the complainants and witnesses – directly or indirectly and must not be involved in any criminal activity,” said National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson, Eric Ntabazalila on 19 January, expanding on their bail conditions.  

They are back in court on 11 March.