DA says Gauteng education’s security cuts put learners, staff at risk

DA says Gauteng education’s security cuts put learners, staff at risk

By Charmaine Ndlela  The DA has accused the Gauteng Department of Education of endangering learners and teachers by cancelling professional school security contracts without conducting risk assessments. DA Gauteng education spokesperson Michael Waters said a recent written reply from MEC Matome Chiloane confirmed that the department did not follow basic due diligence before withdrawing accredited security services from schools across the provinc…