KHUTSONG – A 16-year-old Grade 9 learner has been fatally stabbed at Badirile Secondary School in Khutsong, prompting the Gauteng Department of Education to immediately deploy psychosocial support services to the affected school community.
The incident took place on Thursday morning when a fight erupted between two learners on the school premises. A 17-year-old Grade 10 learner allegedly stabbed the younger pupil during the altercation, leaving the victim critically injured.
The wounded Grade 9 learner was rushed to a nearby clinic for emergency treatment but later succumbed to his injuries.
Education MEC Matome Chiloane confirmed that the department has dispatched a dedicated psychosocial support unit to Badirile Secondary School. Counselling sessions for learners and educators impacted by the tragedy are scheduled to begin on Friday.
Police are continuing their investigation into the circumstances of the stabbing. In the meantime, the school has initiated its own internal disciplinary procedures.
The Gauteng Department of Education has appealed to parents to partner with schools in efforts to prevent violence among learners, emphasising that such incidents carry devastating and far-reaching consequences.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the 17-year-old suspect has been arrested.
Serious Crash Involving Two Side Tipper Trucks on N10 Between Daggaboersnek and Cookhouse
A serious crash involving two side tipper trucks took place on the N10 highway between Daggaboersnek and Cookhouse in the Eastern Cape on Thursday morning.
The collision occurred near the Bedford turn-off on the stretch between Daggaboersnek and Cookhouse.
Traffic alerts confirm the incident and urge motorists to approach the area with caution while expecting delays.
No further details on the cause, injuries or road conditions have been confirmed at this stage.
North West Father Remanded in Custody Following Alleged Murder of Two Young Sons Near Groot Marico
Groot Marico – Police in the North West province are investigating the deaths of two toddler brothers whose bodies were discovered in bushes next to a river at Skuinsdrift-Tshwaro Farms outside Groot Marico.
On Saturday afternoon, 7 March 2026, officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of the lifeless bodies. The victims were identified as one-year-old Reabetswe Masiangwa and his three-year-old brother Lesedi. Both children had sustained multiple injuries. Emergency and medical rescue services attended the scene and declared the boys dead on arrival.
According to North West police spokesperson Sergeant Kelebogile Morake, preliminary information indicates that the 35-year-old father of the boys, Afentseng Motlhanke, had collected the children from their grandmother earlier that day while their mother was attending church. Reports further state that an argument had taken place between the parents prior to the incident, during which Motlhanke allegedly threatened to kill the children.
With assistance from local community members, police traced and arrested Motlhanke on Sunday, 8 March 2026.
Motlhanke made his first court appearance in the Groot Marico Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 10 March 2026, facing two counts of murder. The case was postponed to 17 March 2026 for a formal bail application, and the accused was remanded in custody.
Acting provincial commissioner of the North West, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, welcomed the arrest and noted the swift collaboration between police and the community that led to the suspect being traced and detained.
The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths continues.
Two Suspects Killed in Westville Shootout After Police Pursuit
DURBAN, KZN — Two suspects have died and a third has been arrested following a confrontation with police at a petrol station near Pavilion Mall in Westville on Thursday morning.
Police and private security officials were pursuing three men travelling in a BMW. The suspects are wanted in connection with a series of crimes committed in the Upper Highway area.
The pursuit ended at the filling station, where a shootout broke out. One suspect was fatally shot during the exchange of gunfire.
A second suspect attempted to escape by jumping over a high wall but died after the fall.
The third suspect was taken into custody at the scene.
ALS Paramedics Medical Services attended the incident and confirmed the circumstances of both deaths.
No further details on the suspects’ identities or the specific crimes have been released by police at this time. Investigations are ongoing.
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[WATCH] Suspected Hijackers Assaulted by Community in Diepsloot Amid Vehicle Theft Probe
Diepsloot, Gauteng – Two individuals suspected of vehicle hijacking were confronted and assaulted by local community members along Winnie Mandela Drive on March 11, 2026. The incident occurred as residents questioned the pair about a reportedly stolen car, leading to an escalation where one suspect began bleeding during the interrogation.
According to details from the scene, the suspects were accused of attempting to carry out a hijacking before being intercepted by the public. The confrontation turned physical, resulting in severe injuries to at least one of the men. South African Police Service (SAPS) officers arrived and removed the suspects from the crowd, with reports indicating the pair appeared relieved by the police intervention.
SAPS has urged residents to report suspected crimes to authorities rather than resorting to vigilante actions, emphasizing that such incidents should be handled through legal channels to ensure justice is served appropriately. Investigations into the alleged hijacking and the assault are ongoing, with no further details released on the suspects’ identities or the vehicle’s status.
