NGO challenges sentences given to teachers for assaulting pupils

Educators council says R10k fine is per law

15 June 2022 - 07:07

By Penwell Dlamini

There is nothing legally wrong with fining a teacher who assaulted a pupil R10 000 and allowing them to keep their jobs. In fact, it is the law, argues educators council.

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