Katjinakatji learners injured during 'crawling' punishment

NAMPA

2025-10-05

RUNDU, 03 October 2025 - The Kavango West Education Directorate has launched an investigation into an incident at Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School, where six learners were injured while crawling on the ground as a form of punishment. (Photo by: Sawi Hausiku) NAMPA

RUNDU, 05 OCT (NAMPA) - Six Grade 10 learners at Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School were injured after a teacher reportedly punished them by forcing them to crawl on the ground for nearly 30 minutes.
The incident, which left the students with injuries to their knees, occurred last Saturday during a drama class rehearsal. The teacher allegedly mistook the students’ activity for misbehaviour.
Katjinakatji Senior Secondary School principal, Sebedi...

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