Video shows boys bullying a classmate in the classroom at Eastwood Secondary School. Picture: Screengrab The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) education department and the police have responded to a bullying incident at a Pietermaritzburg high school, suspending pupils and reinforcing school safety measures. A video emerged over the weekend from Eastwood Secondary School.
It depicts a pupil assaulting another pupil in the presence of classmates. Someone filmed the video in a classroom. The department confirmed that the incident happened on Wednesday, 4 February 2026.
KZN MEC for Education Sipho Hlomuka condemned the incident and expressed deep concern. He said bullying, intimidation and violence in schools are unacceptable. He added that such behaviour undermines pupils’ right to a safe and dignified learning environment.
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Departmental circuit management officials, the school governing body (SGB) and the police visited the school on Monday. The team also provided support to the affected pupils, teachers and the larger school community. The police have opened a case and are investigating the matter.
The school has suspended the alleged perpetrators pending the outcome of the investigation. The department will also hold a meeting to determine the way forward.
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