Somerset West police are investigating a stabbing at Helderberg High School that left two 14-year-old learners injured on Friday morning, 23 October 2026.

The South African Police Service (SAPS) says a 13-year-old allegedly confronted four other learners before stabbing two of them with a knife. The circumstances leading to the incident have not been confirmed.

“According to reports early this morning (Friday, 23 October 2026) at about 07:45 a 13-year-old Grade 8 learner confronted four learners. He was armed with a knife and stabbed two of the learners with the knife.”

The two victims were taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

Somerset West detectives are investigating two cases of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following the incident.

Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made.