Teacher assaults learner in Swaneville: His head was banged against the wall – mother
Gauteng Department of Education is currently investigating a case of teacher misconduct at a school in Swaneville after a learner was assaulted.
A mother is furious after her child was physically harmed at the hands of a teacher at a primary school in Swaneville.
What was supposed to be a normal Tuesday afternoon turned into utter shock and complete disappointment in the education system after a learner returned home in physical pain. When the mother saw her son and asked what was wrong, he then told her that a teacher at his school assaulted him.
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The young victim, who cannot be named, told the Krugersdorp News what led to the incident. He explained that while the educator was teaching during class, he had a chat with a classmate and asked to borrow some stationery. Then, the teacher became physical by hitting him with a fist and blow to his forehead. According to the mother, the teacher grabbed him by his hair and banged his head against the wall.
As a result of the physical altercation, the young victim required medical attention as he suffered a mild headache and bleeding from the ears. He was also taken to a clinic. The mother has also opened up a case of assault at the Kagiso Police Station.
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According to the parent of the victim, she did report the incident to the school principal but was never given clarity nor an explanation as to what will happen to the teacher that physically harmed her child.
“The principal was never really on my side when I told him about what the teacher did. He was very discouraging and dismissive,” the mother claimed.
The News approached the school principal for comment but he declined the opportunity.
However, Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) spokesperson Steve Mabona confirmed the incident, saying action will be taken.
“The matter is being investigated. The department can confirm that a disciplinary hearing with the said educator has been convened and that an outcome will be issued in due course,” Mabona said.
Asked if the GDE can ensure that this type of incident never happens again, Mabona replied, “Regular advocacy about the unlawful action including corporal punishment is regularly conducted at schools.”
He then concluded by saying, “Parents are always requested to report the matter to the school and/or the police for necessary action.”
