Parent Concerns Rise Amidst Student Violence at Richards Bay High School

Richards Bay, South Africa – Parents of pupils at Ntongande High School are expressing deep concern over escalating violence among students. A recent NewsRoom Afrika report captured the anxieties of one mother who described the situation as "unbearable." "The violence is constant," she stated, "and our children are too afraid to attend school. They can't learn when they fear for their safety." The ongoing violence has disrupted classes and created a climate of fear within the school community. School officials have not yet commented publicly on the matter. The community is calling for immediate action to address the root causes of the violence and ensure a safe learning environment for all students.