Child complications after corporal punishment allegations
A family in Magogoe village in Mahikeng is demanding answers, after a Grade 2 learner started developing health complications, allegedly due to corporal punishment at Dikakanyo Primary School.
The learner who was still in Grade 1 when the alleged incident happened, is reportedly suffering from a migraine, which is being linked to the incident.
His mother alleges that the boy was hit against a chalk board by a teacher last year.
She says the incident took place on the 8th of July lasy year, but despite multiple complaints to the school, no action has been taken.
SABC News reporter, Thabang Morutloa and video journalist Mzwakhe Tshabalala visited the family of the learner and compiled this report.
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