By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
The Cape Town Magistrate’s Court has released six learners from Milnerton High School on R2 000 bail while two have been released on a warning.
The eight learners appeared at Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
This comes after the assault of a Grade 10 learner that was captured on video and widely circulated on social media.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) said the six accused who appeared at Court 16 are facing eight charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and two others appeared in Court 19 as they are juveniles.
“The State did not oppose bail as the accused have fixed addresses, have no previous convictions, no warrants of arrests or pending cases.”
The court set bail at R2000 for each accused with strict conditions. The NPA confirmed that five cellphones and pins were handed over in court.
“One cellphone and pin is outstanding and must be submitted to the investigating officer within 24 hours; they must refrain from intimidating the complainants and witnesses directly or indirectly and must not be involved in any criminal activity.”
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