Evidence found to support racism complaints against four Parktown Boys teachers
PARKTOWN – This was revealed by Panyaza Lesufi, the Education MEC, during his visit to Parktown Boys High School last night to give feedback on the investigation into allegations of learner victimisation at the school.
Gauteng MEC for Education, Panyaza Lesufi, said there was evidence to support complaints of racism levelled against four of nine Parktown Boys teachers.
The teachers concerned have been suspended and one has resigned, the MEC said. It was further found that a bar on the campus and the hostel were identified as main problems.
These findings are part of an investigation into allegations of learner victimisation at Parktown Boys High School.
Lesufi visited the school yesterday evening, 12 April, to share the findings of the report.
Rosebank Killarney Gazette‘s journalist, Laura Pisanello, is at the school to report on the meeting.
See how the evening had unfolded:
Lesufi says there were 5 key allegations they investigated including racism, initiation practices and the running of a bar on the the school campus at #ParktownBoys @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) April 12, 2018
Only 4 of 9 complaints regarding racism were found to have evidence. The teachers involved will be immediately suspended. One of the teachers has already resigned #ParktownBoys @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) April 12, 2018
Lesufi – We felt the sooner we report this to you the better. We've met with the SGB, it was really tough but we know we need to share the report #ParktownBoys @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) April 12, 2018
Lesufi- it's very clear we need to keep these boys safe and we want to defend the integrity of the school no matter what. #ParktownBoys @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) April 12, 2018
#ParktownBoy Lesufi – there are parents who feel they need to protect their children and I will always support them because of that. @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) April 12, 2018
#ParktownBoys Lesufi – Because there are names of people implicated in the report, they need to approve of the report. However until they are charged their names won't be in the report. @Sandton_News
— Laura Pisanello (@LauraPisanello) April 12, 2018
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