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Gauteng Police to prioritise safety in schools
Matsediso Primary School
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JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni says safety of schools is a top priority.
It comes after a video of an incident at a Katlehong school went viral.
Pastor Paseka 'Mboro' Motsoeneng is seen swinging a panga at teachers at the Matshidiso Primary School. He is accompanied by other men wielding firearms.
READ: Pastor Mboro, two co-accused case postponed to 16 August
The suspects appeared in Court on Wednesday.
Police programmes to address school safety
Teacher union, Naptosa, is calling for improved security at schools.
It says visitors should not be allowed beyond the administration block.
In the trending video, the controversial Pastor 'Mboro' left pupils and teachers terrified after wielding and chasing some people with a machete.
The incident is allegedly part of a family squabble.
NAPTOSA calls for upgraded security in schools
Meanwhile, the Gauteng Education insists its schools are safe.
Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says people must keep family feuds out of the classroom
Gauteng education insists schools are safe