Discussion | School safety issues back in the spotlight after pupils' deaths

JOHANNESBURG - Some schools in Gauteng, Mpumalanga and the Western Cape are reeling in shock following the death of at least 24 pupils as a result of suspected poisoning, murder and accidents.

The surge in pupils' deaths has triggered concerns about the mental well-being of pupils and brought school safety issues back into the spotlight.

The South African Democratic Teachers Union says the surge in pupil deaths is discouraging would-be teachers from pursuing the profession.

Xolani Fakude from SADTU spoke to eNCA.