Gauteng Police to prioritise safety in schools

Matsediso Primary School

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.

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Teacher union, Naptosa, is calling for improved security at schools.

It says visitors should not be allowed beyond the administration block.

READ: Mboro behaviour 'shameful' - SADTU

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.

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Meanwhile, the Gauteng Education insists its schools are safe.

Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says people must keep family feuds out of the classroom

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