A video of one of four Jozini pupils being arrested in connection with violent school protests in northern KwaZulu-Natal on Wednesday is to be used in an investigation into alleged police brutality.

Provincial spokesperson Col Robert Netshiunda said the pupils were arrested for public violence, an alleged attack on police officers and malicious damage to property after disruptive protests outside a Jozini school.

“Reports indicate high school learners from two schools marched to a non-protesting school and staged violent protests at the gate. During the protests, learners damaged police vehicles with stones and also attacked police officers. Four learners, aged between 18 and 20 years were arrested, but were later released into the custody of their parents.”

They are expected to appear in the Ubombo magistrate's court, accompanied by their parents or guardians, on Thursday.