Multiple School Stabbings Injure Students in South Africa, US with Ongoing Police Probes

Multiple stabbing incidents at high schools have raised significant safety concerns in different communities. In Tamworth, Rawlett School went into lockdown after a report of a man potentially carrying a knife near the school, but no weapons were found and no arrests were made. In Cape Town's Tafelsig area, a Grade 10 student at AZ Berman High School allegedly stabbed three learners with a screwdriver following an argument, leading to hospitalizations; the suspect remains at large while police investigate. This incident has alarmed parents and community members who are calling for increased supervision, security measures, and support services in schools to address conflict and trauma. In Boston, a 17-year-old student was stabbed at Madison Park High School, prompting safety concerns among parents and the deployment of a crisis response team, although the suspect has not yet been apprehended. These events underscore ongoing challenges with school violence and the urgent need for coordinated efforts among school authorities, law enforcement, and communities to ensure student safety.