Eight Milnerton High School pupils, including 1st XV rugby players, are expected to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
They have been charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
The case stems from a violent incident in which a 16-year-old Grade 10 pupil, who recently survived cancer, was attacked.
A video of the assault, which has since gone viral, shows several boys beating the victim with a hosepipe, belt, hockey stick and wooden stick as he pleads for them to stop.
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Western Cape police spokesperson Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed to News24 that the eight pupils – aged between 17 and 18 – face assault charges.
Sources close to the investigation told News24 that the boys handed themselves over to police on Thursday morning.
Tensions flare outside Milnerton High School as community members protest over a video showing a pupil being brutally assaulted. The school governing body approved a precautionary suspension of eight pupils and formal hearings are expected to follow. Tune in to #eNCA, channel… pic.twitter.com/xWOKcweFEV
— eNCA (@eNCA) October 22, 2025
A disturbing video showing a Grade 10 learner from Milnerton High School being assaulted by fellow students. Nationwide outrage and urgent calls for tougher action against school bullying.#StopBullying #MilnertonHigh #SchoolViolence #ProtectOurChildren pic.twitter.com/AtVWljvPqd
— Pro Jileka (@MVProJileka) October 21, 2025
1 of the bullies from Milnerton high school, in fact 1 of the criminals pic.twitter.com/sODX5FVtDo
— Mashanda (@Mashand77963025) October 21, 2025
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