More disruptions at north school
This was the second time parents and their children embarked on the demonstrative action since schools reopened on 15 February.
Schooling at the Hoërskool Akasia was brought to an abrupt halt when parents whose children are still unplaced launched their campaign to shut schools in the vicinity down on Wednesday morning.
“When we had our first demonstration here on the day schools reopened there were promises made about additional learners being accommodated and while that has happened for some, others have still not been placed,” parent Thabo Morwane said.
“An injury to one is an injury to all.”
This was the second time parents and their children embarked on the demonstrative action since schools reopened on 15 February.
Morwane said this time around they would “shutdown all high schools in Pretoria North”.
Some of the schools he said they would demonstrate at included the Hoërskool Gerrit Maritz, Pretoria Noord and Amandasig secondary school.
Gauteng education department spokesperson Steve Mabona said learners and staff members were allowed access to the school after the police were called to the school to diffuse the situation.
“Accordingly, parents’ representatives and members of the EFF met with the principal and school governing body (SGB),” he said.
Mabona further explained that while the school undertook to check if they could still accommodate some learners without making any promises, the school had reached its capacity.
None of the parents could claim their children had not yet been placed as they (their children) had reportedly been placed at schools which their parents reportedly did not want, he added.
“It must also be indicated they have already, in January 2021, introduced a new grade 8 class to assist to manage the capacity challenge experienced in the area,” he said, adding that the situation was now calm.
“We wish to call upon members of the community not to disrupt schools,” he concluded.
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