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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 school's environment and culture," Commission spokesperson Gushwell Brooks said. Pupils from the school staged a peaceful march last Monday with parents, alleging that they were told that their African hair was not good enough and that they should str...

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 Cornwall's 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 school. The incident she publicly reported happened six years ago when she was in Grade 4. We are b...