A 14-year-old Eastern Cape pupil was stabbed to death during school hours on Thursday.
Education spokesman Mali Mtima said the incident occurred at Mpeko Primary School in Peddie after a 17-year-old grade seven pupil from the same school stabbed his school mate.
"The department has sent officials to the bereaved family to report the matter," said Mtima. "The department has activated counseling for all learners and educators of the school," said Mtima...