Witnesses at the eSikhaleni school told the police the two exchanged words before the attacker stabbed Ngema in front of his Grade 9 schoolmates, killing him instantly.
The suspect, wearing a uniform, fled the scene and is believed to be a pupil from a nearby primary school.
eSikhaleni CPF chairperson Muzobanzi Ntuli, said the community embarked on a search for the attacker this morning.
‘We have committed ourselves to work with the police and bring the perpetrator to justice.
‘We heard rumours about who might be the attacker, and we went to his house and school today, but we couldn’t find him.
‘We will not rest until he is found. Schools are supposed to be safe place for our children, but these gruesome incidents keep happening,’ said Ntuli.
uThungulu District Department of Education Director, David Chonco said trauma counselling has been offered to assist pupils who witnessed the horror scene.
‘When we visited the school after the incident, most children were still in shock and could not even speak.
‘We trust the police will apprehend the perpetrator soon,’ said Chonco.
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