There is nothing legally wrong with fining a teacher who assaulted a pupil R10 000 and allowing them to keep their jobs. In fact, it is the law, argues educators council.
The current system being used by the SA Council for Educators to punish teachers who still mete out corporal punishment does not put the rights of the children at heart, says advocate Chris McConnachie.
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Public interest law centre Section27, representing the Centre for Child Law, is going to court over a case in which two teachers severely beat children in their care. Section27 also represents the parents of the two learners. Public interest law centre Section27, representing the Centre for Chi.