More than 200 Western Cape teachers charged with assault on pupils - MEC More than 200 teachers were charged with assault by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) in the past year, education MEC Debbie Schafer confirmed on Tuesday. She said a circular had recently been sent to all schools and officials to remind them that strict disciplinary action will be taken against staff members who administer corporal punishment. In 2015/2016 222 teachers were charged, up from the 204 of 2014/2015. Schafer said corporal punishment and assault are regarded as the same, and carry the same sanctions according to the SA Schools Act. "According to StatsSA figures for six provinces for the period ... Continue reading... https://www.news24.com/news24/south...charged-by-for-assault-on-pupils-mec-20160726
Over 200 WC teachers charged with assault on pupils: MEC The number of teachers who have been reported for beating pupils in the Western Cape has increased, according to Education MEC Debbie Schafer More than 200 teachers were charged with assault by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) in the past year ... Continue reading... http://www.destinyconnect.com/2016/07/27/200-western-cape-teachers-charged-assault-pupils-mec/
Over 200 WC teachers reported for assault: MEC according to Western Cape MEC Debbie Schafer More than 200 teachers were charged with assault by the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) in the past year, education MEC Debbie Schafer confirmed on Tuesday. She said a circular had recently been sent to ... Continue reading... https://www.destinyman.com/2016/07/27/200-teachers-reported-assault-western-cape-according-mec/