WCED disproves prohibition of learners’ Islamic headwear
Athenkosi Mvane
The Western Cape Department of Education today said, it is improper that two Kraaifontein children were prohibited to wear Islamic headwear to school.
The incident took place last week were two siblings were kicked out of school for wearing Islamic headwear.
Department spokesperson Paddy Attwell said the parents and district officials were in a meeting this morning, and they are waiting for the report of the result of the meeting.
Attwell said that the WCED takes the event in a serious light; schools should follow national school guidelines on the issue.
“According to the guidelines, schools should take religious and religious diversity into account, and we believe it is a simple matter to adjust dress codes to meet these requirements” Attwell said.
In terms of the constitution, schools should not prohibit attire such as headscarves if they form part of religious practice or obligation.
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