Tlholohelo Mosala
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane discouraged parents and guardians from voting for School Governing Body (SGB) candidates who will promote political agendas.
Chiloane addressed parents at the official launch of the 2024 SGB elections on Wednesday at Raymond Mhlaba Maths, Science & ICT School of Specialisation in Tshepisong, Roodepoort.
Every three years, schools in South Africa are expected to elect new SGB members and the tenth cycle of elections will take place from 1 – 31 March 2024 at all public ordinary and special schools.
Research conducted by the department has consistently shown that schools with active SGBs excel across various metrics, including academic performance, learner well-being, and community engagement.
But Chiloane said parents and guardians must be careful who they elect as members of school governing bodies to avoid bringing politics to the schooling environment.
“Parents must reject those who bring party politics in our schools, we
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