Question NW1606 to the Minister of Basic Education

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15 May 2015 - NW1606

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Boshoff, Ms SH to ask the Minister of Basic Education

(1) Whether she is aware of a report of the assault on two learners by a teacher at a secondary school in Tembisa on the East Rand, which went viral on social media in the week of 13 to 17 April 2015: if so. (2) what (a) are the details of' the assault. (b) action was taken by (i) officials of the Gauteng provincial department of education and (ii) other organs of state subsequent to the assault and (c) is the current status of the assault allegation? NWIS23E

Reply:

(1) Whether she is aware of a report of the assault on two learners by a teacher at a secondary school in Tembisa on the East Rand. which went viral on social media in the week of 13 to 17 .April 2015; if so,

(1) (a) Yes. the Gauteng Department of' Education is aware of the report.

(2) what (a) are the details of' the assault. (b) action was taken by (i) officials of the Gauteng provincial department of education and (ii) other organs of state subsequent to the assault and (c) is the current status of the assault allegation?

(2) (a) An educator assaulted the learner and used vulgar language against the learner.

(b)(i) The educator has been placed on precautionary transfer, pending the disciplinary proceedings: and

(ii) It is currently not clear whether other organs of state have taken any action against the educator.

(c) Yes. the investigation has been completed and the educator will be served with charges regarding the alleged assault and the use of vulgar language

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