Mpumalanga Department of Education says disciplinary processes will be instituted against three learners seen in the footage, with suspensions expected pending formal hearings.

The Mpumalanga Department of Education has expressed concern and shock at a viral video circulating on social media platforms showing three learners allegedly assaulting another learner at Keledi Secondary School in Achornhoek, Bushbuckridge Local Municipality.

The video, which has since gone viral, shows three girl learners dressed in school uniform assaulting another girl learner.

Other school learners are heard cheering in the background as the assault takes place.

The learners are seen kicking the victim while others hold her by her braided hair.