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Community members have their say about the violence and drug use in schools

THE CHRONICLE spoke to readers about the violence and drug use in schools and whether they thought the educational system or parenting and communities' social ills are to blame?

June 7, 2019

Lida-Marie Saayman Less than a minute

BRENDA MAKHANYA: “I believe it's the communities and parents’ responsibility. They need to monitor their children and expose drug dealers.”

THE CHRONICLE spoke to readers about the violence and drug use in schools and whether they thought the educational system or parenting and communities’ social ills are to blame?

SIMPHIWE BIYELA: “I believe it’s the responsibility of the schools to make sure children are safe, but parents are just as responsible for their children’s well-being.”

STEPHEN NGAKA: “Parents need to spend quality time with their children, take responsibility and be accountable.”

PALESA MATTHEWS: “It’s not about the education system. Parents need to pay attention to their children.”

FAITH SHIKWAMBAMA: “Parents need to educate their children around drugs and violence and be an integral part in their upbringing.”

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June 7, 2019

Lida-Marie Saayman Less than a minute

Community members have their say about the violence and drug use in schools

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