Williams appeals dismissal by department
PARKTOWN – Lesufi also confirmed that the Mpianzi family rejected the department's offer to settle the matter.
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has said that headmaster of Parktown Boys’ High School Malcolm Williams will remain in employment until his appeal process has been finalised.
Williams was issued with a letter of dismissal on 12 October by the Department of Education after they found him to be guilty of misconduct relating to the events leading up to the death of Grade 8 learner Enock Mpianzi on 15 January this year.
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Williams was given the right to appeal against the findings of the department, which he has done.
Lesufi also confirmed that the Mpianzi family rejected the department’s offer to settle the matter.
“They rejected it and issued a summons demanding R20 million. The department is currently defending the matter.”
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