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HUMANSDORP<\/strong> – Humansdorp police in the Eastern Cape are investigating <\/strong>a stabbing incident that led to the death of a Grade 12 learner from Humansdorp Senior Secondary School this morning, 23 September.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to police spokesperson Warrant Officer Majola Nkohli, information in police records indicates that on 23 September at about 08:15, a violent altercation at the school among learners left one learner with stab wounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The 18-year-old victim was declared dead at the scene,” said Nkohli.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The five suspects are still at large, and their arrest is imminent.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nkholi further said that the name of the deceased has not yet been released.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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