All over the country, high school students are writing their mid-year exams.

One exam session at Sea Point High School was disrupted in the worst possible way when two armed men jumped a fence, entered the school, and assaulted a teacher.

They then left the school with 50 cellphones.

The incident happened during the day, reports News24.

The men entered a classroom around 10:10 on Wednesday, before threatening a teacher and pupils, and then stealing the goods, said Western Cape police spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Andre Traut.

…Provincial Education MEC Debbie Schäfer said the perpetrators reportedly assaulted the teacher with a gun and made off with 50 cellphones.

The teacher was injured in their face and was seeking medical attention.

The criminals were captured on CCTV, but no arrests have been made.

“… We hope that the SAPS will use the camera footage to identify the suspects and ensure they face the full might of the law,” said Schäfer.

The education department’s specialised support directorate was informed. The school has a counsellor and psychologist on site for those who required support.

“I have also requested that this case be added to the Watching Brief Lists and my office has already made contact with the Sea Point SAPS,” said Schäfer.

It’s a bad day in South Africa when criminals feel confident enough to enter a school in broad daylight, on a busy street, despite CCTV and a security presence.

Stay safe out there.

[source:news24]