• The Gauteng Department of Education has refused to release the full report of the racism investigation into the Pretoria Girls’ High School incidents.
• Several senior officials at the school have been involved in incidents of racism against teachers as well as systemic racism.
• South Africans denounced them and expressed disdain over the ministry’s refusal to share details of the report.

Tebogo Mokwena, a dedicated In brief News current affairs journalist, contributed to the coverage of international and local social issues such as health, corruption, education, unemployment, labor, service delivery protests and heritage in South Africa during of his seven years at Daily Sun and Vutivi Economic news.

PRETORIA — Gauteng Department of Education’s refusal to release Pretoria High School for Girls’ report on racism at school encountered resistance.

GDE will not publish a report

According to Eyewitness Newsthe ministry said it would not release the full report because it contains private content. The ministry earlier revealed that white members of the school staff were involved in racist behavior. The school chose to take the matter to the High Court.

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The MEC for EducationMatome Chiloane, said the Protection of Personal Information Act requires the ministry to protect witnesses, their names and contact details involved in the racist row at the Pretoria Girls’ High School. He said the ministry could release an edited version of the report. The director was placed a three-month suspension in July 2024.

Internet users do not agree with GDE

South Africans comment @ewnupdates tweet were not happy with the decision.

Anton Visser said:

“Ag, please. They’re lying.”

Franic Nkosi said:

“The GDE needs to understand that they also have a responsibility to students. It’s truly demoralizing for a young black child to see this. Our children are still dealing with racist tendencies.”

Joffter asked:

“What’s private? No privacy was shown to the falsely accused girls, so what’s the big deal?”

Vrolike Vinikie said:

“Nothing can restore the destroyed trust and goodwill. Shame on the perpetrators.”

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Aaron Mokabane said:

“GDE is trying to destabilize a functional and good school.”

Pretoria Girls’ High School students suspended

In a related article, In brief News reported that 12 learners were suspended after being accused of racism.

The learners allegedly had a WhatsApp group where they shared racist sentiments.

Source: In Brief News