Section27 has asked the South African Council of Educators to amend its mandatory sanctions policy to include rehabilitative and corrective measures for teachers who assault children
Two learners were hit over the head by two teachers, but they continue to work
The council told the Human Rights Commission that âsystemic gapsâ and weak controls mean teachers found guilty of offences could still be found in the system
The Human Rights Commission inquiry into bullying and sex at schools in Limpopo has heard that some principals donât report cases of a sexual nature that involve teachers and learners
New regulations give direction on what sanctions should be imposed on disgraceful teachers, including lifetime bans for serious offences
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How many times should we be outraged before real action is taken to prevent, and not just address, the scourge of sexual abuse in schools?