The teacher from Mpumalanga Secondary School in South Africa was said to be monitoring grade 11 pupils writing a Tourism paper.
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Teacher under investigation for supervising exam with firearm
A secondary school teacher has been suspended for invigilating a mid-year exam while holding a firearm in his hand.
Teacher suspended for supervising exam with firearm
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A video circulating on social media shows the teacher walking among pupils with what appears to be a rifle strapped over his shoulder.
The Mpumalanga Department of Education said it suspended the teacher.
Department spokesperson Jasper Zwane said: “We have since instituted an investigation into the matter. We have [also] requested the school to open a case with the police.”
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Officials will be sent to the school on Monday in order to offer counselling to the affected pupils.
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