Corporal Punishment

Siwive Gwarube’s political party, the Democratic Alliance, has previously described the Bill as a threat to the autonomy of schools

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…

Wise words are just as effective in countering unwanted behaviour in children, with none of the long-term effects of physical punishment

Two learners were hit over the head by two teachers, but they continue to work

Ending violence against children is one of the most important priorities, but it won’t happen without political leadership

Some principals do not have the skills to compile bullying reports; others fear being victimised. This has led to children battling the scourge alone

Commission questions gaps in the law regarding corporal punishment and sexual assault

The council told the Human Rights Commission that “systemic gaps” 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 don’t report cases of a sexual nature that involve teachers and…

This was revealed on the second day of provincial hearings into bullying, corporal punishment and sexual relations between teachers and learners by the Human Rights Commission

Children displaying aberrant behaviour have often been traumatised and require counselling

They learnt violence at home and in society which is marred by inequality and poverty

The education department has asked the public not to conclude that the incident is racially motivated until the investigation has been completed

The constitutionality of corporal punishment in the home will be determined by the apex court

Discipline in schools is about authority and leadership