Deaf students betrayed

Tensions at the Ramotswa Centre for Deaf Education boiled over yesterday when support staffers downed tools in protest against the non-payment of April salaries, even as the Education Ministry demands answers about alleged gross maladministration at the institute.

At least 35 support staff, including kitchen, cleaning, grounds and administration staff, began a peaceful sit-in at the school citing non-payment as well as a lack of consultation from their superiors.