Jeppe Boys High comments on teacher video

Jeppe High School for Boys has stated that it is aware of an incident between an educator and a class of matric boys that led to the recording and distribution of a video which contained offensive language.
In the video, which appears to be taken from a cellular phone by one of the learners in the class‚ the teacher is screaming at what seems to be a pupil.
Mr Michael Berger, the school’s governing body chairman, said both the educator and the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) have been engaged in an investigation regarding the matter, which is currently taking place.
He said the school is cooperating with the GDE in this matter and managing the due, correct process so as to ensure that the matter can be brought to a swift conclusion.
“We do, however, need to highlight that it is in contravention of the school’s Code of Conduct and a contravention of the school’s social media policy in every aspect to forward any offensive and inappropriate comments, videos and images via social media that could be deemed harmful to the reputation of the school. Anyone who does this becomes part of the chain of publication and can be held liable,” said Mr Berger.
“We, therefore, urge learners, parents and staff in possession of this material to delete it and refrain from spreading the content of this video or posting any further comments on social media platforms.”

Mr Oupa Bodibe, spokesperson for the GDE, was not available for comment.