South Africa: Maile Declares War On Crooks in Gauteng Schools

South Africa: Maile Declares War On Crooks in Gauteng Schools

· Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says officials found misusing school money could face disciplinary action, criminal investigations and attempts to recover stolen funds.

Crime, bullying and gangsterism emerge as growing threats in Gauteng schools

Crime, bullying, gangsterism and drug abuse have emerged as the biggest threats facing Gauteng learners, with communities calling for stronger school safety measures and greater parental involvement to protect children.

Here's how many reports of abuse and neglect Gauteng schools have received in recent years

Education MEC Lebogang Maile on Monday held a briefing to outline the outcomes of community engagements over school safety.

MEC warns that misused school funds amount to ‘theft of opportunity’ from children

Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has vowed to intensify action against corruption in schools after communities demanded stronger accountability for the management of public funds and educational resources. The issue emerged as a major concern during the province’s “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child” outreach programme, with parents expressing frustration over alleged financial mismanagement in schools. “Parents repeatedly demanded stronger…

Maile warns municipalities over school power cuts as Gauteng battles R27bn infrastructure crisis

By Charmaine Ndlela Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has warned municipalities that schools disconnected over unpaid electricity bills must be reconnected immediately or the provincial government will consider legal action. Speaking during a media briefing on Monday following the conclusion of the Gauteng government’s “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child” outreach programme, Maile described the disconnection of schools as “reckless” and “irr…

Maile warns municipalities over school power cuts as Gauteng battles R27bn infrastructure crisis - Inside Politics

By Charmaine Ndlela Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has warned municipalities that schools disconnected over unpaid electricity bills must be reconnected immediately or the provincial government will consider legal action. Speaking during a media briefing on Monday following the conclusion of the Gauteng government’s “It Takes a Village to Raise a Child” outreach programme, Maile described the disconnection of schools as “reckless” and “irr…