VICTIM ‘IS A BULLY’

IN A shocking twist in the Milnerton High School assault drama, it turns out that the victim in the video that went viral on social media is also being investigated by the Western Cape Education Department for bullying. 

This, as eight learners - six adults and two minors - appeared at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court yesterday on charges of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. 

The six adults were granted R2 000 bail, while the two minors were released with warnings.

Meanwhile, the Daily Voice received a tip-off that the victim in the video allegedly bullied an autistic learner at the school.

Allegations on social media were made that the victim is a “known bully”.

Spokesperson for the Western Cape Education Department, Bronagh Hammond, confirmed that they are investigating bullying allegations made against the 16-year-old “victim”. 

Hammond told the Daily Voice: “The WCED is aware of two other videos that have surfaced showing abuse of learners by some of the learners implicated in the first video. 

“These videos have been sent to the school for their attention. The school has confirmed that they will be included in their current investigation.

“Other victims have come forward and the cases are being investigated by the school disciplinary committee and will be addressed through the disciplinary hearings.

“There have been allegations of bullying raised against the ‘victim’ in the first video, indicating that he had bullied another learner previously, which is also being investigated and is part of the disciplinary process.”

When the Daily Voice reached out to the family of the boy to ask if they are aware of the bullying allegations made against him, his uncle claimed that those allegations are “not true”.

Hammond added: “While the public want action against the perpetrators immediately, it must be noted that matters of school discipline are governed by law, and the school needs to follow due process in this regard.”

She said that the investigations are at a sensitive stage and that the outcomes will be determined in due course. 

Meanwhile, National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Eric Ntabazalilia said of yesterday’s court appearance: “We can confirm that six have been granted bail of R2 000 each with strict conditions which include; they must not directly or indirectly contact the witnesses or the complainants.  

“They must not get close to the witnesses or the complainants, if they see the complainants they must walk away.

“They are also banned from going back to the school… until the matter is finalised. 

“We got directive from the Department of Education in the Western Cape that they will provide an alternative place for them to write exams. 

“The matter has been postponed to 20 January 2026 to give them enough time to study and finish exams.”