The South African government officially abolished corporal punishment in schools back in 1996 in alignment with the South African Schools Act.
In a shocking incident that has raised serious concerns about the safety and well-being of pupils, a teacher in the Eastern Cape education system has been suspended for using corporal punishment onThe disturbing incident occurred at Mbodleni Senior Secondary School in Mount Frere, and involved a teacher resorting to caning pupils on their buttocks. This event has drawn sharp criticism and deep concern from various quarters.back in 1996 in alignment with the South African Schools Act.
In response to the incident, the provincial education department swiftly suspended the teacher in question, pending a thorough investigation. Moreover, all the affected pupils have been provided with counseling and debriefing to help them cope with the traumatic experience.children’s rights advocacy group Khula Community Development Project expressed shock and dismay over the incident, emphasising the importance of positive discipline in schools.
At this time, no official police cases have been opened, according to Eastern Cape police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu, but this may change pending further developments. In response to the incident, teacher unions have condemned the behavior in unequivocal terms. The Professional Educators’ Union Secretary-General, Ben Machipi, stressed their commitment to educating and reminding their members to refrain from using corporal punishment on any pupil. He said not only was corporal punishment against the law, but it also had the potential to tarnish the teaching profession.
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