Limpopo Teen Allegedly Stabbed After Warning School Guards He Feared For His Life

A Limpopo mother is demanding answers after her 17-year-old son was allegedly stabbed by fellow pupils despite reportedly warning school security guards that he feared for his safety.

Amukelani Junior Mashimbye, a Grade 10 pupil at DZJ Mtebule Secondary School in Nkowankowa, is recovering at home after he was allegedly attacked during a confrontation involving pupils from his school and neighbouring schools.

The teenager sustained serious injuries after being stabbed twice and is now too traumatised to return to class, according to his family.

Limpopo School Stabbing Raises Questions About Safety

The teenager’s mother, Clarah Maduwa, claims her son tried to seek help before the violence erupted.

According to Maduwa, information provided to the family and later confirmed by police indicated that her son remained on school grounds because he was afraid to walk home after learning that a group of pupils were allegedly waiting for him outside.

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She alleges that security guards were informed about the threat but failed to alert authorities or intervene before the situation escalated.

“My son remained at school and informed the guards that he was scared to go home because his fellow pupils teamed up with pupils from different schools and were waiting for him outside,” Maduwa said.

Bullying Concerns Back In Spotlight

The incident has once again placed the spotlight on school violence and bullying in communities around Tzaneen.

Maduwa says her son is still shaken by the attack and fears that those involved could target him again if he returns to school.

She has called on police to take action against those responsible and urged school authorities to strengthen measures aimed at preventing bullying and violence among learners.

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Community activist Elizabeth Shingange, founder of The Elizabeth Home Foundation, said incidents involving violence among pupils have become increasingly concerning.

She believes stronger intervention is needed from education authorities, arguing that many parents are worried about the safety of their children while at school.

Meanwhile, Limpopo police have confirmed that a case is being investigated.

The Limpopo Department of Education said it was not initially informed about the incident because it allegedly occurred outside the school premises.

As investigations continue, the incident has left many parents asking whether enough is being done to protect pupils who report threats before violence breaks out.