Drugs and abortion pills found as 17 Gauteng schools are searched
Drugs, abortion pills and a substantial quantity of dagga were seized at Gauteng schools, with one learner allegedly admitting to being recruited to sell drugs on school grounds.
Gauteng Education Minister Lebogang Maile has stepped up school safety measures after drugs, abortion pills, and prohibited items were discovered in police searches at 17 schools. The searches, carried out on Wednesday, revealed the presence of nyaope, abortion pills, and a significant quantity of dagga. One incident involved a female student found in possession of a large amount of dagga, raising concerns about potential distribution.
Another case involved a student carrying small packets of dagga, who admitted to being recruited by a local drug dealer to sell the drug. These discoveries have alarmed provincial authorities, who warn that criminal networks are increasingly targeting vulnerable pupils. Maile emphasized that schools cannot tackle these issues alone, calling for collective efforts from parents, communities, law enforcement, school governing bodies, and the government to ensure the safety and well-being of children.
The Gauteng Education Department will continue the searches across the province to strengthen discipline, enhance safety, and prevent the entry of dangerous substances and weapons into schools.
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