A pupil assaulted a teacher pupil in full view of schoolmates at Motswedi Secondary School in the North West, the education department said on Friday.
Pupils began abusing a teacher when a school announced it would close because of a Covid-19 case.A pupil assaulted a teacher in full view of schoolmates at Motswedi Secondary School in the North West, the education department said on Friday.
“They were told the school would be closed due to a Covid-19 case from one of the learners. The learners became unhappy with the announcement and started raising their voices and insulted the educators. One of the learners was seen wrestling with the teacher and headbutted him whilst others were continuing with insults,” said spokesperson Elias Malindi.
“The misconduct charges are also considered to be very serious transgressions of the SA Schools Act,” he said. “The said verdict and sanction were recommended to the head of department, who will either approve or disapprove it. If expulsion is approved, the learner will be given a five-day opportunity to appeal the decision of the head of department upon receipt thereof.
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