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South African Council for Educators

North West primary school embroiled in claims and counterclaims of sexual misconduct and incitement

South Africa

North West primary school embroiled in claims and counterclaims of sexual misconduct and incitement

By Msindisi Fengu

SECTION27 appeals against 'lenient' high court judgment on corporal punishment

South Africa

SECTION27 appeals against 'lenient' high court judgment on corporal punishment

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

South Africa

Corporal punishment ban in SA schools, more than two decades later: More needs to be done

By Gertrude Quan, Isabel Magaya and Mila Harding

Corporal punishment is a euphemism for assault on children, argues social justice NGO

South Africa

Corporal punishment is a euphemism for assault on children, argues social justice NGO

By Zukiswa Pikoli

‘Shockingly lenient sentence’ for teachers who assaulted learners lands education body in court

South Africa

‘Shockingly lenient sentence’ for teachers who assaulted learners lands education body in court

By Zukiswa Pikoli

South Africa

Beating disobedient children does not ensure discipline at schools – and it’s illegal

By Mila Harding