Father blames EC Education for son’s death

KARIEGA - A distraught Eastern Cape father is blaming the Education Department for the death of his son.

The Grade 12 Rocklands High School pupil was stabbed in the neck during an alleged school gang fight. 

He died on the scene on Friday.

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A scholar transport driver who witnessed the killing now fears for his life.

The chairperson of the School Governing Body says the situation is still very tense at the school. 

The family says they haven't planned the funeral date as yet as they're faced with financial challenges. 

• eNCA'S Nceba Ntlanganiso reports.