Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Clearer video shows moment white teacher started beating up black learner boy as she pinned him on classroom floor in viral footage at HTS WELKOM THS.
The incident unfolded when Bokang and his classmates, finding their teacher absent, entered the teacher’s classroom. The teacher returned to find students talking and, in a fit of rage, grabbed one student by the shirt and threatened him. When a student playing music was wrongly accused, the teacher demanded his phone and accused Bokang of causing the disruption.
Welkom Technical High School, Volks Rd, Dagbreek, Welkom, 9459, South Africa
According to Bokang, the situation escalated when the teacher saw him and another student laughing. She insulted Bokang, calling him “4 eyes” and demanded he leave the class. When he didn’t comply, the teacher attempted to strangle him and pushed him out. As Bokang tried to check his phone, which made a noise from game mode, the teacher grabbed him by the arm and hair, resulting in a physical altercation on the floor.
The video shows students chanting for help and urging others to call the police, while a student warns Bokang to run away.
Bokang’s mother, Motshidisi Molete, expressed her deep distress, describing the teacher’s actions as unforgivable. She noted that such behavior is unacceptable, even from a parent. Molete has spoken with the acting principal, who indicated that the matter is under investigation by the Department of Education.
Despite visiting Jan Hofmeyer police station, Molete was informed that the school should notify the police. Bokang, who described the incident as something he only sees on TV, said, “I feel traumatized because I have never experienced something like that before and only see them on TV.”
