The Eastern Cape Department of Education (ECDoE) MEC Mlungisi Mvoko mourns the passing of a 14-year old grade 7 pupil from Mpeko Primary School, in Peddie.
ECDoE spokesperson Malibongwe Mtima said it was alleged that the pupil was stabbed today by another 17-year old grade 7 boy in the same school.The department sent officials to the bereaved family to report the matter and had activated counselling for all pupils and educators of the school.
“My condolences to the bereaved family and hope they will find solace in the Lord during this trying time”, said Mvoko.