2011 strike has direct influence on teacher-students relationships
Monday, March 25, 2013
More so if those who do so amongst workers are teachers and those on their side are their students. I do not insinuate here that a lot of teachers have fallen into that trap but the mere fact that the number of teachers who have been alleged to be involved with students is at its highest so far.
A good number of teachers have maintained their cool and continued to behave in a manner that befits their integrity. The Maun senior saga and stories that continue to be published are a clear example of a problem that needs to be attended to.
His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...