Question NW1760 to the Minister of Arts and Culture
23 September 2016 - NW1760
Grootboom, Mr GA to ask the Minister of Arts and Culture
Whether in light of the recent alleged racism at the Pretoria Girls High School, he, in collaboration with the Department of Education, launched any initiatives to address racism in all schools; if not why not; if so, what are the relevant details in each case?
Reply:
On assumption of this responsibility after the 2014 National elections I have developed a programme to engage society through the sectoral engagement on matters that relate to nation building and social cohesion. In every province there are Social Cohesion Advocates who continuously engage various sectors of society on these matters. Education is amongst the sectors of society that are engaged.
Amongst others in discharging this programme, partner departments in outcome 14 like Basic Education and Justice and Constitutional Development are on board.