Cape Town - Police were called to intervene when members of the Congress of South African Students (Cosas) demanded a meeting with Curro High School’s principal in Somerset West over alleged racism at the school.
They claim a Grade 9 learner was allegedly racially and cyberbullied by fellow pupils and has not attended school for two weeks because of the trauma.
The group of Cosas leadership were refused a meeting with the principal, instead an official showed up and told Cosas members that he was instructed by the principal to let them know that they had no right to be on the school premises.
Security guards from a private company were called and minutes later police also arrived and intervened in the matter.
Cosas provincial secretary Mphumzi Giwu said no learner was suspended at the school over the alleged racism and bullying. He said they were surprised that private security and police were called when they wanted to address the matter with the school principal.
“As Cosas, we have responded to a letter we have received from one of our members from Curro Somerset West who has been the victim. We have felt disappointed by the actions and disciplinary measures taken by the school. The learner is still sitting at home traumatised and suffering from depression,” said Giwu.
Questions have been sent to Curro for comment. They were in a meeting and the story will be updated once a response has been received.
Cape Times