{"id":302814,"date":"2026-01-20T12:00:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T10:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=302814"},"modified":"2026-01-20T12:37:21","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T10:37:21","slug":"eight-milnerton-high-learners-to-appear-in-court-over-assault-allegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/eight-milnerton-high-learners-to-appear-in-court-over-assault-allegations\/","title":{"rendered":"Eight Milnerton High learners to appear in court over assault allegations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>CAPE TOWN \u2013<\/strong> Eight learners from Milnerton High School, accused of multiple counts of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, are scheduled to return to the Cape Town Magistrates\u2019 Court today (Tuesday 20 January).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Six of the accused were granted bail while the two under-age learners involved remained under parental supervision. Following their release all eight were prohibited from returning to the school premises. Alternative venue arrangements have been made for them to complete their final exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Eric Ntabazalila strict bail conditions were imposed to protect the victims and ensure the integrity of the investigation. \u201cThey are barred from contacting witnesses or complainants, either directly or indirectly, and must avoid any interaction if encountered,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Additionally, the learners were required to surrender their cellphones, which are now held as evidence in the ongoing investigation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Capture-11_51870.jpg\" alt=\"The school\u2019s governing body and management team say they are taking decisive steps to rebuild trust and ensure a safe environment for every learner.\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The school\u2019s governing body and management team say they are taking decisive steps to rebuild trust and ensure a safe environment for every learner.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-school-disciplinary-actions-underway\">School disciplinary actions underway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) is reviewing disciplinary measures following the school\u2019s internal hearing on the matter. Department spokesperson Bronagh Hammond confirmed the school\u2019s disciplinary committee recommended the expulsion of six learners involved in the incidents, with one outcome still to be determined. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe school completed its disciplinary hearing in December,\u201d said Hammond. \u201cThe recommendation for expulsion has been forwarded to the WCED Head of Department for consideration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The affected learners are attending classes online, and special arrangements have been made regarding the submission of tasks, assessments and homework. &#8220;The school has initiated a number of anti-bullying interventions,&#8221; Hammond said, &#8220;and are currently reviewing their vision and values with a specific emphasis on a zero-tolerance approach to bullying.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-background-to-the-case\">Background to the case<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The legal proceedings stem from a highly-publicised incident last October involving a 16-year-old Grade 10 learner, who was subjected to a brutal assault by fellow learners. 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