MEC: stop bullying
MEC Lesufi met with the principal and the district officials for a full briefing regarding the bullying video that circulated on social media over the weekend.
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has appealed to principals, educators and parents to take reports of bullying in schools seriously
This follows the MEC’s visit to King Edward VII School in Houghton, Johannesburg on Monday afternoon.
MEC Lesufi met with the principal and the district officials for a full briefing regarding the bullying video that circulated on social media over the weekend.
He condemned the behaviour of the learners and discouraged the culture of bullying at the school.
According to the office of the MEC, bullying is outlawed and schools should adopt a zero tolerance approach in accordance with the Bill of Rights, to protect children from maltreatment, neglect, abuse or degradation.
“We urge learners to treat each other with respect and refrain from acts of victimisation and bullying,” MEC Lesufi said.
