Eight boys from Khomani Primary School in Soweto were allegedly r@ped at gunpoint by an adult after being drugged by a fellow Grade 7 pupil.
The incident has prompted outrage and an immediate response from education authorities.
According to Gauteng education department spokesperson Steve Mabona, preliminary reports indicate a Grade 7 student stole a cold drink from a local shop, drugged it, and then gave it to the eight victims. After consuming the beverage, the boys were taken to an adult who allegedly assaulted them at gunpoint.
The adult suspect has been arrested and is in police custody. The Grade 7 pupil believed to have orchestrated the attack has been suspended from school, with a disciplinary hearing scheduled for September 17.
Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane condemned the incident, describing it as an “unspeakable act” that should never happen to any learner. The department has arranged psychosocial support for the affected pupils and their families, with additional assistance provided by The Teddy Bear Clinic.
Police investigations are ongoing as authorities work to determine the full circumstances surrounding the assault.
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