Innholdsfortegnelse for 2025-02-25 i Daily Voice

Concerns “It’s not the first time we came to school. We have been dealing with this issue from day one. The department of education is not taking our concerns seriously.” WCED spokesperson, Bronagh Hammond, said that allegations this was a racially-motivated attack is unsubstantiated at this stage. Hammond says: “It is only the Head of Department of the WCED who can expel a learner. “Secondly, the SGB has conducted a disciplinary hearing and has in fact, recommended expulsion for these learners. This was submitted to the WCED on Friday. The HOD will now have the opportunity to apply his mind. “There are no grounds to charge the principal or dissolve the SGB. Procedures were followed.” Although the traumatised laaitie has been transferred to another school, the family said that the…

Assessment The SAHRC responded: “In its assessment of the matter, the Commission considered the legal framework, which is primarily based on the Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, 2000, and existing jurisprudence on hate speech.” The Commission adds that it will request a public apology, diversity and sensitivity training, community service, as well as a monetary fine. The Commission is calling on other complainants who seek other remedies to open a crimen injuria case with the South African Police Service (SAPS).…