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Mpumalanga parent claims principal took away son’s books and fears he will fail as a result
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Mpumalanga parent claims principal took away son’s books and fears he will fail as a result

  • Embalenhle parent frustrated and looking for answers after son’s books confiscated
  • The parent claims that the principal is never available to answer his questions about the incident.
  • South Africans want to know what the student did and whether it was legal to confiscate his books
A principal is accused of taking a learner's books in Mpumalanga.
South Africans are wondering what a Grade 9 student did after his mother claimed the school principal confiscated his books. Image: Catherine McQueen/Fotostorm.
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MPUMALANGA – An Embalenhle parent is at a loss as she tries to understand why a school principal confiscated her son’s books.

The mother of a Grade 9 student at Ikusasalethu Secondary School School fears that her son will fail this year’s exams.

The mother claims the principal took away her son’s book in August and South Africans I wonder what the learner did to deserve this.

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The mother explained that before her son had his books taken away, he was punished for vaping in class.

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“My child’s punishment was to clean the school. I was OK with my son being punished for what he did wrong,” she said.

Mother can’t get answers

She added that a week later, her son returned without his books, claiming the principal had taken them.

“I went to the school several times to find out what was happening, but the principal was never available.

“I ended up asking to speak to the vice-principal, but I was told she didn’t want to be involved in this,” she said.

She wondered how her son was supposed to keep up with classes and why the school hadn’t contacted her even though they had his number.

South Africans wonder what the learner did

Some social media users understand parents’ frustration, but others think the principal wouldn’t have done this for no reason.

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Willie Babathando said:

“So my question is: what did the child do? Because no manager would wake up and decide to take the books. »

Lwandleh Lindokuhle added:

“Is this even allowed?” How is a child supposed to study for exams if he doesn’t have his books with him?

Yusuf Wazar Carrim said:

“Take away the house keys from the principal. Let him sleep outside.

Robin Maputla asked:

“Why did the principal take the books?” »

Olwethu Qweleka said:

“I think it’s a punishment. He did something wrong, but the punishment was severe this time of year.

Parents remove director from office

In brief News also reported the story of a principal who was kicked out of her office by her parents.

In a music video, we could see angry parents taking a principal out of her office at school.

At one point in the video, the woman can be seen falling from the chair she is being carried on.

Source: In Brief News