A horrifying incident involving a young girl from David Mama Secondary School in the Eastern Cape has left South Africans reeling in shock. The schoolgirl is at the centre of a disturbing series of viral videos that show her being attacked by a group of fellow learners — all of them boys — just moments after stepping off the school bus.
In the first of two shocking clips circulating widely on social media, the teenage girl can be seen walking away from the bus while a group of male learners follow her. One of the boys records the moment on his phone while another laughs as the group begins physically assaulting her. Despite the brutal nature of the attack, no one intervenes.
A second video, taken from a different angle, captures yet another assault on the same girl. Once again, instead of stepping in to stop the violence, students can be heard laughing in the background. Their disturbing reaction has only added fuel to the national outrage that erupted shortly after the footage went viral online.
The Eastern Cape Department of Education has strongly condemned the incident, calling the behavior of the boys “unacceptable” and “deeply concerning.” In response, department officials are scheduled to visit David Mama Secondary School in Mdantsane on Monday to investigate and address the situation directly.
“The learner will be receiving psycho-social support to assist with her emotional and psychological recovery,” said department spokesperson Malibongwe Mtima. He added that the officials would work with school leadership to ensure those responsible are held accountable.
South Africans have taken to social media to express their fury, with many calling for severe disciplinary action against the boys involved. “This is not just bullying — it’s criminal behavior. These learners need to face serious consequences,” wrote one user. Others questioned the lack of intervention from bystanders, particularly those who filmed and laughed during the assaults.
Child rights groups and educators have also spoken out, saying the incident reflects a broader issue of violence in schools, especially towards young girls. “We need to ask ourselves why this kind of violence is normalized among learners,” said a representative from a local advocacy organization.
Community members bers in Mdantsane have also voiced concern, demanding that the school implements stricter safety protocols and promotes a culture of respect and nonviolence. Some have even called for criminal charges to be considered, given the severity of the assault and the evidence now circulating online.
As the videos continue to spark debate and condemnation nationwide, there is growing pressure on the education system and local authorities to take swift and meaningful action. The public is demanding not only justice for the young girl but also long-term solutions to ensure that South African schools are safe spaces for all learners.
The story continues to develop as education officials prepare to visit the school and the country watches closely for justice to be served.
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