Newlands West school teacher allegedly beaten by pupil

Newlands West school teacher allegedly beaten by pupil

KZN Police are investigating a case of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm after a female teacher was attacked, allegedly by a pupil at New West Secondary School in Newlands West. 

Board at school / Pexels
Board at school / Pexels

Police spokesperson, Thulani Zwane says the 47-year-old woman says she was punched in the classroom, on Thursday. 


Zwane says the matter is under investigation and that no arrests have been made. 


Meanwhile, KZN Education says a tribunal will be established to find out what happened. 


Spokesperson Muzi Mahlambi says officials have been sent to the school. 


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