THOUSANDS of people yesterday thronged Hatcliffe Number 1 Primary School where two Grade 5 pupils reportedly turned into baboons after being given rings and bracelets by their class teacher.
Some scaled the pre-cast wall while others climbed up trees to catch a glimpse of the pupils. Police officers battled to control the crowd that was baying for the teacher's blood. Other teachers, the two minors and their parents were driven to Borrowdale Police Station. Residents demanded that the school headmaster, identified as Ms Khoza, release the teacher, who was only identified as Mr Bhuru, so that they could deal with him.
Some parents immediately withdrew their children from the school. Two women traded blows after one accused the other of pulling her in the melee. The pair was immediately arrested. People at the school said the incident happened after the teacher gave the two minors (names withheld) white bracelets and rings on Wednesday.
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