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25 May 2021
'Research evidence shows that corporal punishment has long-term negative effects on children
Gaps in the country’s basic education legislature make it difficult to implement sanctions in cases of misconduct by teachers against learners.
'Research evidence shows that corporal punishment has long-term negative effects on children
Gaps in the country’s basic education legislature make it difficult to implement sanctions in cases of misconduct by teachers against learners.
Links to New England Road Landfill Site Matter
1. Notice of Motion & Applicants Founding Affidavit
2. First Respondent's Answering Affidavit
3. Second and Third Respondents Explanatory Affidavit
4. Applicants Replying Affidavit
5. Rule 16A Notice_Case No 8407 20P - New England Road Landfill Site
1. Notice of Motion & Applicants Founding Affidavit
2. First Respondent's Answering Affidavit
3. Second and Third Respondents Explanatory Affidavit
4. Applicants Replying Affidavit
5. Rule 16A Notice_Case No 8407 20P - New England Road Landfill Site
24 May 2021
The South African Council for Educators (SACE) has admitted that it has “systemic gaps” that can allow teachers found guilty of serious misconduct and subsequently scrapped from its register to still practice their profession.
The South African Council for Educators (SACE) has admitted that it has “systemic gaps” that can allow teachers found guilty of serious misconduct and subsequently scrapped from its register to still practice their profession.
24 May 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has accused the Department of Basic Education of failing to address the problem of bullying at schools in Limpopo.
24 May 2021
he Limpopo department of social development has come under fire from the South African Human Rights Commission (HRC) for what the commission said was the department’s failure to provide support to Mbilwi Secondary School following a bullying incident that led to the death of a learner.
23 May 2021
During its three-day hearing in the province this week, the commission heard how incidents of bullying, assault, and heavy-handed educators were often swept under the carpet by teachers or other authorities.
During its three-day hearing in the province this week, the commission heard how incidents of bullying, assault, and heavy-handed educators were often swept under the carpet by teachers or other authorities.
19 May 2021
'Only those who are bold enough to implement policy are the ones who come forward and report': SA Principals' Association's Mashudu Ramulumo
'Only those who are bold enough to implement policy are the ones who come forward and report': SA Principals' Association's Mashudu Ramulumo
19 May 2021
An international children’s organisation has told the South African Human Rights Commission that teachers in Limpopo who have long been in the profession use corporal punishment because that is the only form of discipline they know.
An international children’s organisation has told the South African Human Rights Commission that teachers in Limpopo who have long been in the profession use corporal punishment because that is the only form of discipline they know.
18 May 2021
JOHANNESBURG - The Human Rights Commission says bullying is rife in Limpopo and strong action needs to be taken against perpetrators.
JOHANNESBURG - The Human Rights Commission says bullying is rife in Limpopo and strong action needs to be taken against perpetrators.
18 May 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission in Limpopo heard on Tuesday that primary school learners in some schools are sexually assaulted by male teachers. This emerged on the first day of the commission’s hearings into bullying, corporal punishment and sexual relations between educators and learners in Limpopo.
The South African Human Rights Commission in Limpopo heard on Tuesday that primary school learners in some schools are sexually assaulted by male teachers. This emerged on the first day of the commission’s hearings into bullying, corporal punishment and sexual relations between educators and learners in Limpopo.
17 May 2021
A 50-year-old teacher from Mbilwi Secondary School in Thohoyondou, in Limpopo, was in the dock for allegedly raping a 17-year-old pupil on multiple occasions.
A 50-year-old teacher from Mbilwi Secondary School in Thohoyondou, in Limpopo, was in the dock for allegedly raping a 17-year-old pupil on multiple occasions.
17 May 2021
THE SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will be conducting a hearing into bullying, corporal punishment and sexual relations between educators and pupils in Limpopo province.
THE SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) will be conducting a hearing into bullying, corporal punishment and sexual relations between educators and pupils in Limpopo province.
16 May 2021
Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC, Mavhungu Lerule Ramakhanya, has urged other victims of abuse to break the silence.
He was reacting to the arrest of a 50-year-old Mbilwi Secondary School educator who is accused of repeatedly raping a learner in 2018.
The man will appear before the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Monday for three counts of rape.
Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC, Mavhungu Lerule Ramakhanya, has urged other victims of abuse to break the silence.
He was reacting to the arrest of a 50-year-old Mbilwi Secondary School educator who is accused of repeatedly raping a learner in 2018.
The man will appear before the Thohoyandou Magistrate’s Court on Monday for three counts of rape.
15 May 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has welcomed the arrest of a 50-year-old teacher at Mbilwi Secondary in Thohoyandou, Limpopo.
14 May 2021
THE SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has launched legal action against a Mpumalanga farmer for unilaterally terminating access to water through a borehole for people occupying the land and ignoring its directives.
13 May 2021
The SA Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has welcomed the progress made by the Western Cape education department in placing pupils in schools.
12 May 2021
Cape town - The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has convened an inquiry into allegations of a prohibition on the use of Afrikaans at Stellenbosch University (SU).
10 May 2021
Stellenbosch University Rector and Vice-Chancellor Wim de Villiers on Monday reiterated his denial that Afrikaans is banned on the campus, saying the institution’s approach to language means, "... students have more choices, broader access and a better future as a result".
Apr 21, 2021
Cape Town - Former Klein Akker residents are back in court fighting against yet another farm eviction order. The group of about 77 people has been living on a state-owned farm just outside Kraaifontein for the past two years.
Cape Town - Former Klein Akker residents are back in court fighting against yet another farm eviction order. The group of about 77 people has been living on a state-owned farm just outside Kraaifontein for the past two years.
20 Apr 2021
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) received complaints from residents of Kimberley in the Northern Cape regarding alleged water shortages.
The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) received complaints from residents of Kimberley in the Northern Cape regarding alleged water shortages.
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