Racism in schools
'Learner segregation at King Edward is not justifiable'
Learners at the school were separated by language and this resulted in complaints from parents who accused the school of implementing a racist policy.
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NW Education MEC not intimidated by Solidarity's move over teacher suspension
North West Education MEC Sello Lehari says that he's not intimidated by a court challenge brought by trade union Solidarity over the suspension of a teacher at Laerskool Schweizer Reneke.
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EC Education Dept seeks to resolve King Edward School racism saga
It's believed the grade 1 group has a class for black learners and one for white learners.
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[LISTEN] Jansen: 'No research to justify that segregation in classes works'
Professor Jonathan Jansen says while there are still educators who believe that segregating learners under the belief that it makes 'perfect educational sense', there is no research to back up the belief.
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SAHRC 'deeply concerned' over discrimination, intolerance in SA classrooms
The commission has stepped in to investigate the allegations saying if children have been discriminated against there will be serious repercussions.
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SAHRC warns of repercussions if probe finds discrimination at NW school
Laerskool Schweizer-Reneke has been accused of racism after a photo went viral of black and white pupils made to sit in different groups.
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Classes set to resume at NW school amid racism claims over segregated seating
Laerskool Schweizer-Reneke has been accused of racism after a photo went viral of black and white pupils made to sit in different groups.
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MEC to lead probe into segregated seating at NW school
The school has made headlines around the country after an image was widely circulating showing black and white pupils sitting at separate tables in a grade R classroom.
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[LISTEN] Why are all the white kids sitting together?
Eusebius McKaiser engages a listener over the apparent segregation of grade R learners in a classroom at a Schweizer-Reneke school.
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Kids removed from Schweizer-Reneke school amid protests over segregated seating
The school is being accused of racism after a photograph emerged showing a group of white pupils sitting together while their four black classmates sat at a small table near the door.
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NW premier to decide on action against school over apparent racial segregation
This follows the release of a photograph showing a group of white pupils sitting together in class while their four black classmates sit at a small table near the door.
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NW Education MEC to visit school after apparent racial segregation incident
A photograph emerged showing a group of white pupils sitting together at Laerskool Schweizer Reneker while their four black classmates sit at a small table near the door.
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Education Dept: Selborne College matric invitation insensitive
The picture has caused widespread anger on social media.
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Gauteng Education Dept to meet parents over appointment of black principal
The Gauteng Education Department is dealing with yet another protest at a school following the appointment of a black principal.
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UP condemns racism incident
The Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust withdrew one of the student’s bursaries while the Blue Bulls axed the other.
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Motshekga: Racism should be dealt with harshly
The Education Minister says while the St John's racism case is not unique, she’s proud that pupils are now speaking out against it at schools.
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Lesufi gives St John's College deadline to fire racist teacher
The geography teacher has been allowed to continue teaching at the school despite being found to have victimised pupils based on their race.
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Lesufi condemns disruptions at Klipspruit High over principal appointment
It's understood community members have rejected the appointment of the new head master, allegedly because he’s black.
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MEC seeks to restore prestige, deal with race & language issues at PHSG
A report released last week found black pupils were victims of racism & the school’s hair policy was enforced without sensitivity.
