Gauteng Education MEC appeals to parents and school staff work together to create a conducive environment for learners

Johnathan Paoli

THE Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane kicked off the School Safety Indaba on Saturday, in Ekurhuleni – part of the Safe Schools Campaign under Operation Kgutla Molao (Restore Order Campaign) – whose aim is to mobilise different stakeholders to safeguard schools against criminal activities, especially during the holidays.

The Gauteng Department of Education said that the Indaba being held at the Birchwood Hotel, Boksburg, will evaluate the progress of the campaign so far, develop further interventions for emerging threats and also provide a status update on identified high-risk schools in the province.

Chiloane launched “Operation Kgutla Molao” in response to reports of safety concerns at Gauteng schools and under this programme the department and its partners plan to deal and to reduce incidents of violence, bullying, suicide, substance abuse and sexual harassment at schools.

Just last week, two cases of sexual violence were reported at the Hope Learners