“He showed no signs of life and was declared dead on arrival. Security as well as the SA Police Service were on the scene for further investigations,” said Campbell.
The school community has taken to social media to mourn his death.
“The school and red community mourn this senseless loss of life, the Red Family will miss you dearly.
“Our condolences, prayers and support go out to the Mbetse family and members of the Red Family. You will forever be a son of this place,” posted the school.
Liang remains in custody and will be back in court on February 14 for a formal bail application, said NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane.
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KES pupil stabbed outside nightclub identified as suspect appears in court
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The King Edward VII School in Johannesburg has identified the pupil who was stabbed to death at a Johannesburg club as Hlompho Mbetse, 17, who was in grade 11.
Confirmation of the teenager's identity came as the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) confirmed that 18-year-old Dante Kade Liang appeared in the Alexandra magistrate's court earlier on Monday on a murder charge for allegedly stabbing Mbetse.
According to ER24 spokesperson Ross Campbell, paramedics arrived on the scene with another private medical service at 10.45pm on Saturday to find the teenager lying on the street with a stab wound to his chest.
Image: Facebook / King Edward School
“He showed no signs of life and was declared dead on arrival. Security as well as the SA Police Service were on the scene for further investigations,” said Campbell.
The school community has taken to social media to mourn his death.
“The school and red community mourn this senseless loss of life, the Red Family will miss you dearly.
“Our condolences, prayers and support go out to the Mbetse family and members of the Red Family. You will forever be a son of this place,” posted the school.
Liang remains in custody and will be back in court on February 14 for a formal bail application, said NPA spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane.
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