Gauteng school where pupil was allegedly kicked out for dreadlocks is operating 'illegally'

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A Gauteng school which apparently kicked a pupil out because of her hair, is not fully registered with the education department.

It is alleged that a mother and her 13-year-old daughter were assaulted by the man they claimed was the husband of the principal of Crowthorne Christian Academy in Midrand.

The daughter, who cannot be named, was expelled from the school by the principal because she allegedly refused to remove her dreadlocks.The mother claimed the husband assaulted her and her daughter.A video of the confrontation has since gone viral on social media.Mabona said they were assisting the pupil in finding a new school.“The department is aware of the incident. We condemn any form of ill-treatment of the affected pupil. It must be noted that the said school is illegally operating.

“We are assisting the school to comply. Accordingly, they relocated pupils and changed their name without following the necessary procedure,” said Mabona.Members of the EFF demonstrated outside the school on Wednesday.EFF members demonstrated outside the Crowthorne Christian Academy in Midrand after a pupil was dismissed because she allegedly refused to cut her dreadlocks. They burnt banner bearing the school name.

Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed they were investigating a case of common assault. “A common assault case was opened at the Midrand police station for further investigations. No one has been arrested," said Nevhuhulwi.In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.

 

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