South Africa

Grade 12 Student Suspended from Pretoria High School for Girls Over Viral Video with Racial Undertones

today1 August, 2024

Background

To South Africa, where Gauteng’s Department of Education has confirmed the suspension of a grade 12 learner from Pretoria High School for Girls following the emergence of a video with suspected racial undertones that went viral. This follows the suspension of 12 other learners for alleged racial comments in a Whatsapp group, as well as the principal. The department’s Steve Mabona says they are committed to ensuring a safe, inclusive environment for all learners:

 

Written by: Leonard Witbeen