IOL reports that the KwaZulu-Natal Social Development MEC, Nonhlanhla Khoza, has condemned an attack on a teacher at a school in the north of the province.

The incident took place on Monday at the Ncwabakazi Upper Primary in KwaHlabisa. "This appalling incident saw the teacher fall victim to a shocking act of violence perpetrated by her boyfriend within the school premises, in full view of learners," Khoza reported. The boyfriend allegedly tried to enter the school but was prevented from doing so. He then returned wielding a bush-knife and gained entry to the premises. Once inside, he entered the staff room and assaulted the teacher. Khoza said the teacher was currently fighting for her life in hospital, having suffered multiple severe injuries to her body, face, and cranium as a result of the attack. "This incident has sent shock waves throughout the community, leaving parents and educators profoundly disturbed by the gross violence they witnessed,” Khoza said. A team of social workers has been sent to the school to provide "much-needed" psychosocial support.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Jolene Marriah-Maharaj at IOL
• Read too, Teacher attacked with a bush knife in front of pupils, at The Witness

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