Question NW1432 to the Minister of Basic Education
23 May 2018 - NW1432
Matsepe, Mr CD to ask the Minister of Basic Education
(1)(a) Whether there were any incidents of physical assault that took place between any members of school governing bodies and teachers at primary schools in (a) Bela-Bela, (b) Modimolle and (c) Mookgophong; if so, what are the details in each case; (2) were the cases reported to the SA Police Service, if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details; (3) whether each school governing body member involved in the assault was removed as a member; if not, why not; if so, what are the relevant details
Reply:
It is the responsibility of the Head of Provincial Education Department as the employer in terms of section 3(1)(b) of the Employment of Educators Act 76 of 1998 to implement policies with regards to the Code of Conduct, safety measures at schools and also to enforce disciplinary codes and procedures against all employees employed at the provincial level.
The Honourable Member is requested to direct the question to the relevant province as such information may be in their possession.