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TimesLIVE reports that an investigation commissioned by the Gauteng education department into allegations of racism at Pretoria Girls High School has recommended that authorities consider taking action against the principal, deputy principal, two teachers, the estate manager, the HR manager and the acting principal.
The investigation found the principal and HR failed to comply with their obligations and committed misconduct. Attorney Mthuthuzile Mdladlamba also recommended that the department consider removing the school governing body (SGB) chairperson for interfering with the legislative powers and functions of the MEC Matome Chiloane. The inquiry was launched in July when 12 female pupils were accused of displaying racism on a “whites only” WhatsApp group. The investigation did not look into the WhatsApp messages as that issue was decided on by the disciplinary hearing. Among the complaints aired during the inquiry was that the financial manager was allegedly given preference and assigned to the role based only on skin colour, despite not having the necessary qualifications. Another complaint was that some white teachers did not greet their fellow black teachers “because they did not know whether they are cleaners or teachers at the school. One needs to qualify this. It is not all white teachers at the school, but some white teachers or staff members”. There were also allegations that the estate facility manager position was reserved for white people, which discouraged a lot of people from applying for the position.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Shonisani Tshikalange at TimesLIVE
- Lees ook, Pretoria Girls High: Verslag wys vinger na hoof en kie, by Maroela Media
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