Overview

• Eastern Cape police opened a murder investigation after a pupil was fatally stabbed at Humansdorp High School on Tuesday morning.
• Authorities said the incident followed a violent confrontation among learners and the victim was declared dead at the scene.
• Five people have been taken in for questioning, and no charging information has been announced as the inquiry continues.
• Police appealed for information from the public, asking tipsters to contact their nearest station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.
• Separately, the Gauteng Education Department said citizenship is not a placement criterion after reports that Operation Dudula distributed notices urging schools not to admit undocumented pupils, and it reminded the public that disrupting schools is unlawful.