A Soweto teenager was forced to seek emergency medical treatment after a teacher allegedly lashed her 92 times with a pipe. The brutal punishment was reportedly sparked by a minor academic infraction: exceeding the required word count on an essay. The assault left the student, whose identity is being protected, with severe blisters and blood clots on her left hand that required professional hospital care. Thabiso Tema spoke to Pumlani Xaba Interim Chair Sephima Education Crisis Committee.

<p>A Soweto teenager was forced to seek emergency medical treatment after a teacher allegedly lashed her 92 times with a pipe. The brutal punishment was reportedly sparked by a minor academic infraction: exceeding the required word count on an essay. The assault left the student, whose identity is being protected, with severe blisters and blood clots on her left hand that required professional hospital care. Thabiso Tema spoke to Pumlani Xaba Interim Chair Sephima Education Crisis Committee.</p>

POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you’re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.

<p>POWER Breakfast is a fast-paced three-hour news and current affairs show, alternating between the latest breaking news, political coverage, analysis, sport, market reports, weather and all your calls. Whether you&rsquo;re in business, the public service or just want to stay informed, tune in as Thabiso TT Tema connects you to your world.</p>