A 15-year-old learner was arrested after stabbing his schoolmate in KwaMhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), on Thursday, 14 August 2025.
Police received a call about a student who was stabbed and needed an ambulance.
They immediately rushed to the school and found the victim lying face up with a stab wound on his left chest.
STUDENT STABBED IN KWAMHLANGA KZN
The fight commenced after school between the two learners and proceeded to the street next to the school, where the suspect took out a knife and stabbed the victim in the chest.
The suspect fled the scene and was traced to his residence, where he was arrested.
The knife used to carry out the murder was found in the possession of the suspect’s friend, who was taken in for further questioning.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) confirmed the death of the student.
Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane confirmed to The South African that the cause of the fight is unknown yet.
Acting Provincial Commissioner of the SAPS in Mpumalanga, Major General (Dr)Zeph Mkhwanazi, expressed concern about youth violence.
He said, “It is heartbreaking that such a tragic incident involved children. Learners should be focused on their studies, not violence. We urge parents, schools, and communities to work together to address the root cause of youth violence.”
MAN ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED KIDNAPPING AND ASSAULT
A man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a 37-year-old man.
The suspect accused the victim of stealing his cell phone before assaulting and forcing him into the boot.
Community members recalled seeing the 49-year-old suspect driving a white Mercedes-Benz sedan forcing someone into the boot of the car at Naledi Mall, Phuthaditjhaba.
Investigations led the police to a house in Phuthaditjhaba, where they found the vehicle parked in the yard.
The police then instructed the suspect to open the boot, where they discovered the victim.
“Police discovered the alleged victim with visible injuries, including an open wound to his right cheek and lower lip,” read the police statement.
The victim was rushed to the hospital for further treatment.
A case of kidnapping and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm is under investigation.
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