incident at Curro Academy Protea Glen Primary School. The party has called for the removal and criminal charges of hate speech against the school's executive head, Shanette Tiquin, who is accused of referring to a black teacher as a "monkey."
The alleged incident, which occurred on June 3, 2023, came to light after a formal complaint was filed by teacher Nonkululeko Gwatyu, who was reportedly subjected to the derogatory comment. The EFF's Gauteng provincial chairperson, Nkululeko Ndunga, condemned the incident, demanding Tiquin's immediate removal and urging for her to face criminal charges for hate speech.
We are in Curro Academy school in Protea to attend to a racist incident. pic.twitter.com/okj8V64Ms2
Curro Holdings Group, the organization that manages Curro Schools, was also brought into question by Ndunga. He accused the group of being owned and managed by individuals with a purported inclination towards racist ideologies, evoking the era of apartheid. Ndunga emphasized the importance of addressing such incidents and called for the criminalization of racism, emphasizing the need for strict penalties against perpetrators.
The EFF vowed to closely monitor the case and ensure justice is served not only for Gwatyu but for all individuals affected by racism within the Curro Schools. Ndunga's statements resonated with a broader sentiment among black South Africans, who continue to grapple with the enduring impact of apartheid and colonial histories.
Curro Holdings responded to the allegations by reaffirming its commitment to racial cohesion, unity, and human dignity. Fergus Sampson, Curro's Executive School Operations Manager, stated that the organization takes all allegations of racism seriously and is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident. An external mediator has been appointed to assist with the case.
Source: The Star
