The pupil stabbed his teacher with a knife at Manyeding Village near Kuruman in January 2018 after having failed grade 7, according to police. The teacher was attacked at his home after the pupil - who cannot be identified due to his age - arrived at night and started breaking the windows with stones.
"When giving judgment, the judge emphasised that this sentence will send a strong message to other young people that once you commit crime you will be punished and account for your crimes," said police spokesperson WO Mosimaneotsile Letsapa.The cluster commander of John Taolo Gaetsewe, Maj-Gen Johan Bean, applauded Motsetse for his dedication on the case and complimented community members who were witnesses in the case.
Savages....they are everywhere....
The affected family and citizens should appeal the sentence. It's way to lenient for the crime and when relesed after time served could be a danger to society.
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