The School Governing Body is taking legal action against the department following the findings of a probe into allegations of racism at the school. It’s demanding the department release the full report and halt any action based on the outcomes of the report.
At least twelve pupils were suspended in July this year on allegations of racism. The principal at the school was also suspended for allegedly failing to take action when she was made aware of WhatsApp messages that allegedly had racist undertones in 2023. Education MEC Matome Chiloane says, “But we are not worried. We know we have done everything right and the sad part is that they continue to do wrong things. And we are not going to renege from our responsibilities. it’s not the first time a school is taking us to court. We have many cases in the Constitutional Court that find the GDE against a school.