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Alarming statistics: Nearly 3% of South African school staff flagged for criminal activity

\Recent data reveals that 2. 95% of South African school staff screened between March 2024 and February 2025 have been flagged for criminal activity, raising serious concerns about child safety in schools.

Cape Times News
Siphesihle Buthelezi|Published

Educator who allegedly slapped Kelly Manus' buttocks faces court charges

An educator at Symphony High School in Belhar has been charged with common assault with a sexual nature after a viral video by TikToker Kelly Manus exposed alleged misconduct and bullying by the school's principal.

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Mother's plea for intervention after daughter faces bullying and suicidal thoughts at Atlantis Secondary School

A wheelchair-bound mother from Cape Town is urgently appealing to education authorities after her daughter suffers relentless bullying at Atlantis Secondary School, leading to alarming suicidal thoughts. This heart-wrenching situation calls for immediate intervention from the Western Cape Education Department

Weekend Argus News
Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published

Teacher's actions spark outrage after using dog whistle on autistic student

A primary school teacher is facing serious criminal charges after allegedly using an electronic dog whistle on a six-year-old autistic boy who is highly sensitive to sound.

News Education
Sarene Kloren|Published