Learners from Luhlaza Secondary School in Khayelitsha and New Eisleben High School in Crossroads have alleged they are being subjected to corporal punishment by teachers, claiming to have sustained injuries from beatings with rulers, belts, and pipes. These allegations have surfaced on social media, with pupils sharing images of bruises and swollen hands. Former students corroborate these claims, stating corporal punishment was a common disciplinary method in the past. The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) has confirmed it is investigating the allegations at both schools, with circuit managers expected to visit this week. The WCED reiterated its zero-tolerance policy towards corporal punishment, which has been illegal in South African schools since 1996.