Should school uniforms be scrapped in South Africa?
Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has warned that the removal of school uniforms would only serve to highlight inequality among pupils.
[Photo was taken before March 2020]
Motshekga made the remarks during the launch of the school governing body (SGB) elections at Abram Hlophe Primary School in Katlehong on Monday.
"I think anybody who comes from a poor background like ourselves, or from a township, they will tell you the value of school uniform.”
Motshekga believes school uniforms are a social equaliser.
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This comes after the Competition Commission published a circular towards the end of 2020, aimed at curbing anti-competitive procurement practices at schools.
Breakfast with Martin Bester had opposing views on school uniforms.
Martin Bester believes school uniforms creates a false sense of security, as most people don’t wear uniforms after finishing school.
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Liesl Laurie grew up in Eldorado Park and believes that if children do not wear uniforms at school, the economic divide will be noticed and it can lead to bullying.
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