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(The Post News)- The Free State Department of Education disagreed with the voice note circulating on WhatsApp groups stating that the 16-year-old, Kabelo Chaka, was killed inside the school premises.Â
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The Department of Education in Free State has responded to the voice note circulating on social media regarding the death of a 16-year-old Kabelo Chaka. It was alleged that Chaka was killed within the school premises by his fellow schoolmates; however, the department has stated that these allegations are false.Â
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According to Howard Ndaba, the department’s spokesperson, the allegations that Chaka was murdered within school premises are false. Ndaba asserted that the incident occurred about 720 meters away from the school. He went on to say that although the department is aware of the audio message that is making the rounds on WhatsApp and is concerned about this occurrence, people should refrain from disseminating misleading information.
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Moreover, Ndaba stated that the police also confirmed that the incident occurred outside school premises, and the department understands that any death, especially of a young person under such circumstances, is regrettable irrespective of where it happened. The department condemns all forms of violence, including the barbaric killing of Chaka, and extends heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, learners, and teachers about what happened.Â
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Chaka, who was attending Grade 9 at Nkhobiso Senior Secondary in Mangaung, Qwaqwa, was allegedly killed by three grade 9 learners from the same school. Thabo Mohlominyana (18), Tumelo Lethetsa (18), and Teboho Mokoena (17) were arrested on Thursday, 24 October 2024, and appeared in court on Monday, 28 October 2024. The police investigations about the motive behind the killing are underway. The accused will be back in court on Tuesday, 5 November 2024. Chaka will be buried tomorrow in Qwaqwa.
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