By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Crawford International Pretoria College in Pretoria has dismissed a temporary teacher after she was filmed writing the k-word on the board during a lesson.
The teacher was explaining to Grade 8 pupils that they should not be affected by the k-word because they were not alive during apartheid.
The video has since gone viral on social media.
Crawford said the teacher had temporarily taken the place of another teacher who was sick.
“The temporary teacher has been informed not to resume her duties, and the school reserves its rights regarding further action.
“At Crawford International Pretoria College, we firmly denounce any form of prejudice or discrimination in any capacity. We deeply regret the incident and any offence it may have caused,” said principal Cheryl Naidoo.
This is rubbish @CrawfordCollege pic.twitter.com/YZrodbNPtK
— Matome Chiloane (@matomekopano) July 25, 2023
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane says the department wants the South African Council for Educators (SACE) to disqualify a teacher who was seen writing the k-word on a whiteboard at Crawford International College.
“Reports state that the incident occurred on Monday during an English class the educator was teaching provocative language and allegedly told learners that they must not be hurt when the ‘k-word’ is used on them because they were not affected by apartheid,” said Chiloane’s spokesperson Xolani Mkhwemte on Wednesday.
“Her actions are vehemently unacceptable and have undeniable racist undertones which will not be tolerated in any aspect of our education sector.
“The teacher will also be reported to the for necessary investigation and deregistration so that she is not allowed to teach our children any further,” he added.