MEC Lesufi Concerned About Crime At Schools
14 August 2019
The Gauteng MEC for Education and Youth Development, Mr Panyaza Lesufi, is extremely concerned and disappointed about the level of criminal incidents that have been reported at schools since the beginning of 2019.
“It is concerning that the Department has lost a total of R121, 348, 663. 40. In about 256 schools in Gauteng there were 262 cases of theft and vandalism reported,187 of bullying and 107 of violence and assault.” said MEC Lesufi.
Below are the criminal statistics which occurred in Gauteng schools since the beginning of 2019:
|
District |
Schools |
Theft and Vandalism |
Bullying |
Violence and Assault |
Amount lost |
|
Jhb North |
16 |
17 |
3 |
3 |
915,863.30
|
|
Jhb West |
1 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
200,000.00
|
|
Jhb Central |
29 |
15 |
19 |
2 |
361,179.10
|
|
Gauteng North |
6 |
10 |
1 |
0 |
197,400.00
|
|
Tshwane South |
7 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
1 004,500.00
|
|
Tshwane West |
30 |
12 |
6 |
12 |
559 00.00
|
|
Sedibeng West |
27 |
35 |
0 |
0 |
2 446,372.00
|
|
Jhb South |
6 |
6 |
0 |
0 |
2 446,372.00
|
|
Jhb East |
14 |
11 |
2 |
4 |
1 244,880.00
|
|
Ekurhuleni South |
17 |
15 |
3 |
27 |
587,950.00
|
|
Tshwane North |
17 |
13 |
1 |
9 |
433, 326.00
|
|
Gauteng West |
30 |
31 |
74 |
11 |
932, 200.00
|
|
Gauteng East |
16 |
46 |
64 |
24 |
10 533 7635.00
|
|
Sedibeng East |
13 |
17 |
9 |
7 |
1 206 000.00
|
|
Ekurhuleni North |
27 |
29 |
1 |
3 |
4 231 800.00
|
|
|
256 |
262 |
187 |
107 |
121, 348, 663. 40 |
The criminal incidents such as theft, burglaries and vandalism led to the loss of valuable resources meant to enhance the delivery of quality education to learners. Unfortunately, our resources are seen by some as an opportunity to feed their criminal deeds and rob our learners of their right to quality basic education.
Though, there is support from the law enforcement agencies, the Department is of the belief that more can still be done, and the law enforcement agencies must bring education at the centre of their security analysis, security and risk. This will allow the Department to focus on its main mandate.
“We would like to appeal to members of the community to take ownership of their schools and declare war against criminals who are targeting schools. Learners must always focus on their education and avoid ill-discipline,” Lesufi concluded.
Issued by Steve Mabona, Gauteng Department of Education Spokesperson, 14 August 2019
