Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane says he is devastated by the murders of two pupils who were stabbed to death in Johannesburg after school.
This is a deeply painful loss for our education community. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and both school communities affected by these tragedies. Violence against our learners, whether within or outside school premises, is unacceptable and cannot be tolerated, he said.
The department revealed that the learners were stabbed near their schools while walking home.
