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STAFF REPORTER |
THE Gauteng MEC for Education Panyaza Lesufi visited Höerskool Jan Viljoen in Randfontein last week to check on the progress made following allegations of racism and sexual harassment that disrupted learning at the Randfontein school in February.
During the visit, Lesufi found that 50 learners were removed from the school in protest of alleged government interference.
In a Twitter post, Lesufi said that he was disappointed that 50 learners were removed from school.
“Today, I went back to Jan Viljoen Höerskool to check. I am disappointed that 50 learners were removed from the school by their parents,” said Lesufi.
The MEC said that his department will monitor the situation.
“We will continue to monitor the situation at the school,” he said.
The teacher who was implicated in the sexual harassment allegations has since been suspended by the school governing body.
In February, Lesufi informed the parents that an investigation will be conducted with the assistance of the South African Human Rights Commission(SAHRC), and further urged parents to protect their school.
The SAHRC has launched an investigation into alleged racially-motivated clashes between black and white learners at the school.
“The SAHRC will investigate everyone. There is an independent body who is going to investigate everyone and if they say act, I will act decisively, “said Lesufi.
-Inside Education
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