Education officials in the Eastern Cape have taken decisive action after a brutal bullying incident at David Mama Senior Secondary School in Mdantsane. Five male students and a school bus driver face suspension following the circulation of a disturbing video showing the assault of an 18-year-old female student on August 1, 2025.
The video evidence shows the victim being repeatedly slapped, pushed, and subjected to public humiliation while the bus driver allegedly failed to intervene.
Five Students And A Bus Driver Suspended Over School Bullying
Eastern Cape Department of Education spokesperson Vuyiseka Mboxeka strongly condemned the behavior, stating:
“Such conduct violates every principle of safe learning environments we strive to maintain. Our anti-bullying policies leave no room for such actions.”
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Education MEC Fundile Gade personally visited the institution on August 4 to oversee the investigation. Disciplinary hearings for the involved students are scheduled to commence on August 8, with proceedings being handled at the provincial level to ensure impartiality.
Support Systems and Broader Implications
The victim is receiving professional psychological support to address the trauma, while school administrators revealed the accused students had previous disciplinary records, including alleged alcohol-related offenses on campus.
The Eastern Cape Department of Transport separately suspended the bus driver for apparent negligence during the altercation.
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Education authorities are calling for community-wide discussions about increasing violence in schools, emphasizing that such incidents reflect systemic societal challenges requiring collaborative solutions from parents, educators, and local leaders.
“This isn’t just a school problem – it’s a community crisis demanding our collective response to rebuild empathy and respect among youth,” the department emphasised in its official statement.