Gauteng school that expelled pupil with dreadlocks operating illegally

A Gauteng school, embroiled in controversy for expelling a learner due to her choice of hairstyle, has now come under scrutiny for operating illegal according to the education department.

Adding another layer to this unfolding drama, a disturbing incident allegedly occurred involving a mother and her 13-year-old daughter, who was subjected to assault by a man believed to be the principal’s husband at Crowthorne Christian Academy in Midrand.

At the heart of this narrative lies the daughter, Tylin Gcabashe, as she was removed from the school by the principal for her refusal to cut off her dreadlocks.

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The tension escalated on Monday, resulting in a heated confrontation between the mother, her daughter, and the principal’s husband, as the saga continues to unravel. The principal’s husband physically assaulted both the mother’s and her daughter. Subsequently, the family took action by filing an assault case at the Midrand police station.

A video capturing the heated confrontation has gained widespread attention across social media platforms.

Addressing the concerning incident, the provincial education spokesperson, Steve Mabona, expressed the department’s strong disapproval.

Furthermore, Mabona confirmed that efforts were being made to support the affected student in locating an alternative School.

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“The department is aware of the incident. We condemn any form of ill-treatment of the affected pupil. It must be noted that the said school is illegally operating. The department offered the pupil alternative schooling and counselling.

“We are assisting the school to comply. Accordingly, they relocated pupils and changed their name without following the necessary procedure,” said Mabona.

According to news24 on Wednesday, members of the EFF staged a protest outside the school premises, marked by their act of tearing down banners bearing the school’s name, subsequently setting them on fire.

Both the police and private security personnel, were dispatched to the school.

Parents were also reportedly informed to hold off on sending their children to school, in anticipation of the EFF’s protest.

In light of these events, Gauteng police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed that an investigation was underway into a case of common assault.

“A common assault case was opened at the Midrand police station for further investigations. No one has been arrested,” said Nevhuhulwi.

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