Ekurhuleni school safety imbizo: 'We want disciplined, functional schools' - MEC Chiloane
On Saturday, the Gauteng Education Department hosted the Ekurhuleni leg of the school safety imbizo in Tsakane.
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane at the release of a report into racism allegations at Pretoria High School for Girls, 4 November 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/Eyewitness News
JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng Department of Education says it wants disciplined, functional schools where adequate teaching and learning takes place.
On Saturday, the department hosted the Ekurhuleni leg of the school safety imbizo in Tsakane.
The community-driven conversations aim to address critical safety concerns while strengthening collaboration between local stakeholders, educators, and students.
The first imbizo was held earlier in November in Kliptown, Soweto where the department discussed several safety issues, calling for strong partnerships between schools and parents.
Talking to parents, pupils and community members in Tsakane, Education MEC Matome Chiloane said as a department they want functional schools with well-maintained infrastructure.
Chiloane called on communities to assist the department and the schools in their community.
"We want constructive criticism and we also want advice. I've never gone on any platform and said I am a reservoir of all knowledge."
The next safety imbizo is set to take place in early December.