Police probe Pinetown school assault
Education authorities say it will take harsh action against a teacher from Pinetown Boys High School who allegedly assaulted a learner with a computer cord.
It's understood the incident happened earlier this week.
Education Spokesperson, Muzi Mahlambi says they have consistently made it clear that corporal punishment is against the law.
"We are disappointed that a school like Pinetown Boys can do this at this day and age. We are investigating the matter. We wil harshly deal with the person in question," he says.
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The police's Thulani Zwane has confirmed the learner's family has opened a case.
"We can confirm that a case of assault was opened by the Pinetown police for further investigation after a 15-year-old learner was allegedly assaulted by one of the teachers at the school. The matter is under investigation," he says.