Response to parent and teacher quarrel at Fred Norman Secondary
15 August 2022
The Gauteng Department of Education regrets to learn about the alleged verbal altercation that took place on Friday, 12 August 2022 at Fred Norman Secondary School in Ennerdale between a teacher and the parent of a learner which was captured on video that has now gone viral on Social Media platforms.
We have launched an investigation into circumstances surrounding this incident and, as such, the outcome will be communicated in due course.
Accordingly, the affected educator has been precautionarily removed from the school until further notice.
Educators must always be exemplary figures at our schools by maintaining a high command of good conduct and teaching our learners with dignity.
We also implore parents to use appropriate channels to address their grievances rather than resorting to other platforms.
Furthermore, schools are institutions of learning and they should be treated as such.
Fred Norman School. @DBE_SA @_AngieMotshekga @Lesufi
— Earl Thomas (@EarlTho71927378) August 15, 2022
why is this teacher not suspended. Why is she allowed to make racist remarks and still hold onto her job. Or do you want the community to take matters into their own hands. @HermanMashaba @john_moodey @BonganiBaloyiBB pic.twitter.com/19vReJNTcp
Statement issued by Gauteng Department of Education’s Spokesperson, Steve Mabona, 15 August 2022
