A 12-year-old pupil brought a loaded gun to Kempton Park Primary School on Thursday, allegedly to settle a score over a cellphone, the Gauteng education department said.
”I remain baffled by the actions of this learner,” said provincial minister of education Angie Motshekga, who dispatched a senior team of officials to investigate the circumstances.
The department was tipped off when fellow pupils saw the boy attempting to settle a score with a pupil who allegedly interfered with his friend’s cellphone.
”The department immediately notified the police who managed to confiscate the gun.
”Details are still not clear but the department will ensure that the safety of the alleged victim is not compromised,” Motshekga said. — Sapa