Parents tear-gassed at Seepapitso
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
It is reported that trouble started when the school authorities explanation on how the backlog in the syllabus that piled up during the civil service strike failed to pass muster.
A parent who attended the meeting said they were told by the school authorities about the refusal by teachers to cover topics that were supposed to have been taught during the strike and government's strategies like the new educational television programme to give remedial lessons.
These legal professionals, who are entrusted with upholding the rule of law, face numerous challenges that compromise their ability to effectively carry out their duties.Elsewhere in this edition, we carry a story on the lamentations of the officers of court.The prosecutors have raised a number of concerns, calling for urgent attention from all relevant stakeholders, including the President, Minister of Justice and the Attorney General. Their...