National and provincial government have condemned the alleged bullying of a schoolgirl by a group of about five boys in the Eastern Cape.
A team of officials are set to visit the school near Mdantsane, East London, on Monday to investigate the alleged incident, which went viral on social media platforms at the weekend.
The video shows the girl being humiliated by boys from her school on a scholar transport bus and being repeatedly slapped on the head by at least two boys after she disembarked.
'The video is unacceptable and unimaginable. This unbecoming behaviour is projecting a deep societal problem that needs every parent to take responsibility for raising their children,' the Eastern Cape education department said.
'The department is obligated to treat the matter with a high level of responsibility and care.