Humansdorp Secondary School Learner Stabbed to Death on School Premises
- The South African Police Service confirmed that a high school teenager in the Eastern Cape was stabbed to death
- A violent altercation at the school turned deadly when a group of learners allegedly fatally stabbed one of the learners
- South Africans were horrified as another learner was stabbed earlier in the month at the same school
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HUMANSDORP, EASTERN CAPE — A violent altercation between a group of learners at Humansdorp Secondary School in Humansdorp, Eastern Cape, turned deadly. One of the learners was stabbed to death on 23 September 2025.
The South African Police Service told Briefly News that a Grade 12 learner was stabbed to death in the incident. The incident happened at 8:15 am, shortly before school began. A violent interaction broke out involving a group of learners.
The victim, an 18-year-old, died on the scene, and the five learners involved in the stabbing fled the scene.
" The five suspects are still at large, and their arrest is imminent," the police said.
According to JBay Online, a learner was stabbed at the same school earlier this month. Fortunately, the learner was rushed to a medical facility and was treated for their wounds.
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Learners stabbed in 2025
Learners from Lesedi Secondary School in Pretoria East received counselling after a Grade 11 learner was stabbed to death on the school premises on 17 June 2025. The suspect who stabbed the victim was allegedly not at school and waited for the victim. He allegedly stabbed him after school hours and fled the scene.
A Grade 9 learner was stabbed at the Enkwenkwezini Senior Secondary School in Alice, Eastern Cape, on 21 August 2025. Two learners reportedly assaulted and stabbed the victim. He was rushed to the nearest medical facility. The two suspects were arrested.
South Africans mourn the death
Netizens commenting on Facebook were devastated.
Zuku Peppeta said:
"I'm crying as I read this article. As a parent, this is too much. Lord have mercy, My condolences to fellow students, parents, friends, and family."
Cecile Claassen said:
"It is heartwrenching when such aggressive children go to school. Praying for you. Strength for what you must go through."
Rentia Laufs said:
"So tragic. Sympathies to the parents and the school."
Cheryl Kruger Thesen asked:
"Was this solely a school-related attack or a rival gang? Nevertheless, it is tragic and must be heartbreaking for teachers and other students."
Amanda Mzili said:
"My heartfelt condolences to the family. May God be with you, and let us pray for the school."
Mitchell's Plain learner stabs pupils
In a related article, Briefly News reported that a learner from Mitchells Plain in the Cape Flats stabbed three learners on 10 September 2025. He then fled the scene.
An argument ensued between the three victims and the suspect. The suspect produced a screwdriver and stabbed the victims with it before fleeing.
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