Western Cape education MEC Debbie Schäfer, confirmed an investigation was under way into allegations of queerphobia and discrimination at DF Malan High School.
The Cape Town high school in
Belleville face backlash over a decision to ban pupils from showing solidarity
with lesbian, gay,
bisexual, and transgender people.
A group of learners were
verbally abused last week when they gathered during break to mark the first
week of International Pride Month. When the pupils reported the abuse to the
headmaster, they were told not to repeat any provocative behavior, and all
further pride action was banned.
The school has been accused of
infringing upon the rights of learners from the LGBTQI+ community following the
incident as the pupils ended up being subjected to discrimination by staff and
pupils at the school.
A parent of one of the
affected pupils also spoke out this week, slamming the school for targeting the
pride pupils rather than those who targeted them.
By Everngelista Muza
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