Dugmore wants scissors banned at schools

Cameron Dugmore wanted scissors banned at schools after the fatal stabbing

Cameron Dugmore, the Western Cape education minister, is looking at banning scissors being brought into schools throughout the province. This comes after a grade nine learner from Eerste River High School near Cape Town was stabbed to death with a pair of scissors.

The provincial education met with the family of Mohammed Kannemeyer last night. He was stabbed in the neck and chest during an altercation at break time. Dugmore said he will be meeting with the principal of the school to look at banning children from bringing scissors to school. He says if they are needed during class, they should rather be supplied by the school.

The family says they are still in shock. Pupils at the school will receive counselling today.