The DA in KwaZulu-Natal is deeply saddened by the reported stabbing of a six-year-old girl in her classroom at a local school in Umhlali this morning.
Our thoughts and prayers are with this young girl, her family, the teachers, and fellow learners who have been affected by this deeply distressing incident. We can only imagine the fear and trauma experienced by those present, and we sincerely hope for the little girl’s recovery.
We welcome the reported arrest of a suspect at the scene and urge law enforcement authorities to conduct a thorough investigation.
We appeal to our community to remain calm, refrain from spreading unverified information, and resist the temptation to sensationalise a tragic and sensitive matter.
While the circumstances are deeply concerning, it is important that we respect the privacy of the family and the school community, particularly while a young child is fighting for her life.