The MEC has announced several recommendations including that the school’s code of conduct be reviewed.

JOHANNESBURG – The Pretoria High School for Girls has been found to be at fault for failing to respond to complaints of racist practices by black pupils.

Yesterday, Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi made the outcomes and recommendations of the report into the allegations public.

The Pretoria school made headlines three months ago after black girls spoke out about how they were being forced to straighten their hair because afros were deemed inappropriate and untidy.

The report into allegations of racism at the Pretoria High School for girls has found that not only were black pupils discriminated against but the school was wrong not to respond to the complaints.

Lesufi says, “Either learners or parents notified the school about the alleged racial abuse incidence on black learners but no actions were taken.”

The MEC has announced several recommendations including that the school’s code of conduct be reviewed.

“That the Code of Conduct of the school will be reviewed through a participatory and consultative process.”

The School’s Governing Body says the issues raised by the report are of serious concern adding that it will act upon the recommendations.

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