SADTU STRONGLY CONDEMNS VIOLENT BEHAVIOUR AT MATSHIDISO PRIMARY SCHOOL.
06 August 2024
SADTU Gauteng condemns in the strongest possible terms the violent behaviour which was shamefully displayed by three adults at Matshidiso Primary School in Katlehong .
The video taking rounds on social media platforms exposes a well-known pastor attempting to attack teachers and another adult male forcefully taking away two learners from the school premises.
It is alleged that this backward behaviour stems from a family dispute on the custody of the two children. Such incidents send a wrong message that differences are resolved through violent means when all of us are working to stem the tide of violence in our society. Furthermore, schools are not appropriate platforms to address family disagreements.
We call on the relevant law enforcement institutions to act in the interest of the innocent children who are trapped in this terrible situation. Further we call on the Gauteng Department of Education to provide the necessary support services to the affected teachers and learners.
SADTU calls on communities to participate in our I AM A CHOOL FAN CAMPAIGN and be protectors of their schools.
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