Violence in schools | Clashes at schools ignite panic in communities

JOHANNESBURG - Schools have seen a surge in violence between pupils in the past month.

It’s a disturbing reality that has affected schools mainly in Gauteng and the Western Cape.

In fact, armed guards have been deployed to high-risk schools in Gauteng.

WATCH: School safety | Changing culture of violence among the youth

The surge in violent attacks at Eldorado Park schools in Johannesburg has prompted the community to collaborate with non-governmental organisations and private security firms to form a school safety crisis intervention team.

• eNCA producer Lee McCabe looks into what lies at the heart of this violence.