Gauteng Education MEC, Panyaza Lesufi condemned violent behavior of students at Freedom Park Secondary School, in Johannesburg.
Lesufi said it is alleged that students assaulted and stoned members of South African Police Services (SAPS), community leaders and smashed their cars.
“Police were invited by the school principal to come and search, seizure drugs and dangerous weapons. School based violent, gangsterism, drug abuse, cyber bullying and other related misdemeanors cases should be expedited. The department will make sure that it is proactive in identifying preventative strategies, which will eliminate these social ills from school environment”, he said.
Lesufi said he will communicate with Representative Council of Learners (RCLs) from all Gauteng Schools. MEC added that he will address all the issues affecting learners as well as violence and learners behavior.
“I will emphasise on RCLs’ roles and responsibilities intended by various pieces of legislation and regulation as well as regulations applicable to them. RCLs must take charge of their rightful roles in the governance of the school. We also urge students to abide by the code of conduct and refrain from acts of misconduct. We appeal to parents and teachers to assist the department by enforcing discipline in and outside school environment”, said Lesufi.
Lesufi added that some of the learners who were involved in this violent behaviour were arrested by police and will face full mighty of law.
