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These were the sentiments of a grade 9 pupil from Cosmo City Secondary School, northern Joburg, who has been banned by his principal from returning to school after being absent for about four months to attend a Ndebele initiation school in Limpopo.
The 16-year-old had to undergo the traditional ritual between April and August, and the principal barred him when he returned on August 3, citing violation of the school’s policy.
Scharnick was arrested after his confrontation with Moloi was captured on video at the commission, where he allegedly confronted and intimidated the journalist over claims that Moloi had posted a video of him on TikTok.
“I decided to open a criminal case because his tone was intimidating and very threatening,” Moloi said.
Despite dominating the league title, winning it eight times in a row before losing it to Orlando Pirates last season, Sundowns have not done well in this competition.
As they prepare to end that drought, Cardoso said the players have been asked for their ideas.