Interim measures on Klipspruit-Wes Secondary School The Gauteng MEC for Education, Mr Panyaza Lesufi has announced interim measures on Klipspruit-Wes Secondary. The department has deployed a District Official to be based at the school permanently as an interim measure to ensure learning and teaching continues without any disruption. It is important noting that the status quo will remain until such time that all issues regarding the school, are resolved. We have reliably been informed that some Coloured educators in approximately nine schools in Coloured communities in Johannesburg West will embark on a go-slow in solidary with Klipspruit-Wes. The Department condemns the go-slow, as all the concerned parties are working tirelessly to resolve the impasse. The department implores educators to adhere to the code of conduct and desist from taking part in any activities that compromise effective teaching and learning. MEC Lesufi Extends Condolences over Death of Sandown High
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MEC LESUFI WELCOMES DECISION TO DISMISS TEACHER FROM ST JOHN’S COLLEGE The Gauteng MEC for Education, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, has welcomed the decision to fire the educator found guilty of three serious charges including racism at St John’s College in Johannesburg. The educator has left the school with immediate effect. The MEC had earlier today, 28 July 2017 visited the school and held a meeting with School Management Team in which he expressed his disappointment and unhappiness following the decision to retain the teacher, even after he was found guilty following a disciplinary process. Gauteng Education Department’s Head, Mr Edward Mosuwe, the school’s council chairperson, Dr John Patricios, as well as visiting Bishop, Reverend Dr Steve Moreo were also present in the meeting. The teacher was found guilty of three charges; contravening the South African Council of Educator’s (SACE) Code of Conduct, making racist and derogatory statements and for bringing the school i
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Mininster of Police Fikile Mbalula addresses residents of Tsakane, Kwathema and Duduza outside Springs Police Station
MAN SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR RAPE A group of minors girls were playing outside at Kgaswane street next to an open veld on 25 October 2015 at Kwa Thema. It is said that an old man, Joseph Mokoena, 57 years old approach the children and grab one of them and drag her to nearby open veld and raped her. The other children rushed to the nearby house to report the matter. The community immediately gather together and startet to search. The old man was busted right handed busy raping the child. Captain Johannes Ramphora of Springs SAPS said that the man was apprehended by the community and police were called. Captain Ramphira also said that police responded swiftly within fifteen minutes they arrive at the scene. "The suspect was arrested on the scene and the minor was having some blood stains and she was crying of pains, so she was to Far East Rand Hospital and the Doctors confirm she was raped", captain Ramphora said. A case docket was open and the suspect