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2021-06-04 15:30:37 GMT2021-06-04 23:30:37(Beijing Time) Xinhua English JOHANNESBURG, June 4 (Xinhua) -- The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Friday said its investigation into racism allegations made by pupils at Cornwall Hill College in Pretoria has commenced. "The SAHRC will be conducting further investigations into the schools environment and culture," Commission spokesperson Gushwell Brooks said. Pupils from the school staged a peaceful march last Monday with parents...

The SA Human Rights Commission will be interviewing pupils from Cornwell Hill College and other stakeholders following accusations of racism at the school. 



Black pupils claimed they were told their natural hair was unpresentable and not fitting with Cornwalls style. The institution has since apologised saying it has taken too long to transform.

The South African Human Rights Commission is expected to meet with the management of Cornwall Hill College.

Karabo Mokoena Just how impactful is racism in schools on the minds of young South African learners? A psychologist weighs in. The racism children experience in schools has a dire effect on their mental wellbeing. Picture: Jacques Nelles. A grade 11 learner from Cornwall Hill College has removed the veil over years of festering racism at the upmarket Pretoria...

This week parents at Cornwall Hill College staged a demonstration where they called for the resignation of the headmaster.

Reports of racism in South African schools are common. The most recent report of racism was at Cornwall Hill College in Pretoria where learners held a protest against racist behaviour and policies at the school. But what happens when the cameras leave? We took a look at some events from the recent past to identify how schools are transforming.

Racist schools like Cornwall Hill College cannot be allowed to continue functioning on policies that don't reflect the diversity. 

Venting our frustration at racism as reported at Cornwall Hill College is not going to help us to solve the mess our education system finds itself in.

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