CAPE TOWN - Schools have seen an upsurge in violence between pupils over the past few weeks.
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It’s a phenomenon that's affected not only Gauteng schools but other parts of the country, like the Western Cape.
So what lies at the heart of this violence?
Hendrick Makaneta an Education Expert, Makhi Feni, Chairperson of the parliamentary select committee on Education, and Riah Phiyega CEO of Safer South Africa Foundation discussed the situation with eNCA.