[FULL LETTER] Western Cape Education: No evidence of racism at Brackenfell dance
The Western Cape Department of Education says it could not find any evidence that matric pupils at Brackenfell High were excluded from a private matric dance based on race.
The department released a statement on Monday morning, following an investigation into the school for alleged racism.
Furthermore, the report states that the function was a private one.
Minister of Education in the Western Cape Debbie Schäfer says that the function was organised by one of the pupil’s parents, who wanted to do something special for her daughters and friends, after their matric dance was cancelled.
She adds that the school had nothing to do with the matric dance.
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“Four teachers were invited in their personal capacities, as they had close personal links to the organising parent. The school was aware that the event was happening, but the school and the organisers regarded it as a private event. It was thus not necessary to seek approval of the principal or the SGB.
“It is thus clear that this was a private event that was organised by parents of learners, who were disappointed that the formal school farewell had been cancelled. The fact that people from other schools attended, shows that it was not a “school event”. It was not held on school property, as has been widely reported, despite repeated corrections.”
The report into allegations of racism at the school further states that there are no grounds to take action against teachers who attended the private event.
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