Capturing the mood of a school
Friday, December 08, 2023 | 150 Views |
Like a war weary army upon learning of a declaration of a ceasefire, everyone wants to scuttle out of the scene as soon as possible. Depending on the culture of a school, there are standard and distinct protocols associated with closure of business.
The standard protocols are mere compliance issues that have universal applicability entailing a clearance exercise based on a check list of things required. Usually there are (if any) limited compliance challenges as many members of staff would want to satisfy the requirements in order to secure their release.
Yet, while this crisis ravages the communities, the administration is championing a major, resource-intensive legal reform and the establishment of a dedicated Constitutional Court. While the principle of strengthening constitutional justice is commendable, the timing is profoundly misplaced. When the President himself admits the government coffers are limited, every thebe and every moment of political capital must be directed towards the...