Tag: South African Human Rights Commission
Network Africa: Examining The ‘Racist Hair Policy’ In South Africa (Youtube-Clip)
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DA Youth League and ANCWL Statement on Pretoria Girls High School on it’s ‘Hair Policies’ (29.08.2016)
Democratic Alliance press statement by
Khume Ramulifho MPL
DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Education
Outdated Gauteng school policies need to be reviewed by SGBs
29 August 2016
Release: Immediate
The latest revelations regarding ‘hair policy’ at Pretoria Girls High School have brought to attention some school policies which are both divisive and discriminatory.
Policies that unfairly discriminate against people are unconstitutional and do not have a place in our democratic dispensation.
The DA therefore welcomes Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi’s commitment to launch an investigation. This report should then be tabled before the Gauteng Legislature for scrutiny.
The DA furthermore implores parents and School Governing Bodies to partake in the policy review process and to bring these issues to the fore. School Governing Bodies are empowered to act, and need not wait for an external investigation to do so.
Codes of conduct in schools are there to encourage conducive learning and teaching environments. Creating an inclusive environment for this to happen must be made a priority, so that every child – no matter their race of background – can achieve their very best academically and pursue a life of dignity.
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Khume Ramulifho MPL
DA Gauteng Shadow MEC for Education
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Press Statement: DA Reports Judge Jansen to the Judicial Services Commmission (09.05.2016)
What she said on Facebook:
My two-cents:
She might ask for forgiveness for her actions.. but this is not the way a judge should speak or express their views. It’s horrific and proves the fragile faith of the system; When a person as racist as this says this about other people (and is a judge!). I am white and I am pissed as she does not have right to speak this way or address fellow brother’s and sister’s in this way, period.
I am disgusted and disappointed to know that this one is a Judge at a well-established court; who takes stand on court cases and take decisions on official matter in court of law. She should know her place and her posistion. Secondly be a human being who respect other human being, not making anybody criminals, before their evidence and affidavit are proven in court. This here is just so wrong and spiteful. Peace.
