Hair Policy
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"People do not like to be outed, to feel shamed, even when they have wronged. It is more likely that you will be made to feel even weaker".
Sans Souci Girls’ High allowed discrimination, says Western Cape education department
The department launched a probe into the school’s code of conduct and hair policy on September 1.
Several state and private schools have bans on dreadlocks, Afros and braids
A snap poll has found that many schools still forbid traditional African styles, but some are reviewing their codes of conduct.
Sans Souci Girls’ High School pupils protest against ‘discriminatory’ code of conduct
Black pupils at the school want the rules on hair and language to be scrapped.
Parktown Girls High amends hair policy following racism claims at Pretoria school
The Johannesburg school says it is being proactive, instead of reactive, in trying to address subtle or structural racism.