Zuko Komisa

Pretoria High School for Girls has suspended twelve girls due to racism-related charges. The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) verified the suspension of twelve students on Wednesday.
In 2016 the school made headlines when learners protested that they were forced to chemically straighten their hair and not have ‘untidy afros’
The Gauteng Department of Education the school notified the Tshwane South District on Thursday, July 18, 2024, about a planned student protest for Friday, July 19, 2024.
Point of View with spoke Matakanye Matakanya – National Association School Government Bodies.
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The alleged racial comments in the chats pertained to the continuous discontent among African students at the school, implying that the challenges they faced were trivial.
In the group chat, similar remarks were made regarding a black hair protest that students purportedly staged at the school in 2016.
“A school environment where racism and discrimination are prevalent, whether covert or subtle, compromises the right to education in a safe and equitable environment for all learners. Indeed, action must be taken against any conduct that threatens order and discipline at our institutions, especially conduct that undermines the dignity of learners. We will continue to monitor the situation closely,”
Gauteng Education, Sport, Arts, Culture & Recreation MEC Matome Chiloane.
12 PRETORIA GIRLS HIGH LEARNERS SUSPENDED FOR SUSPECTED RACISM
— Gauteng Department of Education (@EducationGP1) July 24, 2024
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) is aware that about 12 learners from Pretoria High School for Girls were suspended in response to allegations of racism at the school. pic.twitter.com/UrjtYXkEdE
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