Watch Today’s Daily News Wrap, Tuesday 15 June
Parents stage peaceful protest calling out racist teacher at German International School in Cape Town
This is The South African’s Daily News Wrap for Tuesday 15 June 2021 – with all the latest news you really need to know.
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Racist teacher called out at German International School
Issues relating to racism have emerged at the German International School in Cape Town after children at the private institution levelled allegations that a teacher made derogatory comments insinuating that children of colour are less likely to achieve academic success.
Members of the Parents Portfolio Committee on Transformation, Diversity and Transformation stood in solidarity with the affected students on Monday 14 June when they staged a peaceful protest outside the school.
The group of concerned parents clarified that they are standing in solidarity with the students and intend to continue collaborating amicably the school to resolve the issues raised.
Meanwhile, affected students claim that they fear that they will be further targeted for speaking out against the school.
