WATCH | Angry SGB blocks gate at Durban school

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The first day of schooling at Greyville Primary School in Durban has been affected after the school governing body (SGB) closed the gate, demanding the principal be removed.

Parents, pupils and teachers were blocked from entering Greyville Primary by members of the school governing body, who accuse the principal of misusing school funds.The first day of school at Greyville Primary School in Durban hit a bump when members of the school governing body blocked the gate, demanding that the principal be removed.A number of parents were shocked to find access prohibited.

“I got to the school at about 6am as I wanted to make sure that my nephew was allocated to his class and didn't become late for work. I knew it was going to be busy since it was the first day. When I got there the gate was closed and parents were standing outside with learners and were told that the SGB is unhappy with how the principal is managing the school,” said the parent.

“I am late at work and there are many parents who decided to drive home with their children. This is so frustrating considering that children are excited to come to school and have been waiting for this moment for weeks.” WATCH: The first day of schooling at Greyville Primary School in Durban has been affected after the School Governing Body closed the gate, demanding the principal be removed.

 

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