Durban principal probe ‘needs transparency’
There have
been calls for transparency over the KZN Education Department's handling of an
investigation into a Durban school principal.
A group of concerned parents demanded feedback during a protest outside Westville Senior Primary last week.
The demonstration was triggered by the principal's return to work following a period of precautionary suspension.
He had been the subject of a probe into claims of sexual harassment and financial misconduct lodged in 2022.
Teachers' union NAPTOSA says it is still waiting for clarity.
KZN Education says it carried out two independent investigations, and that the principal only resumed duty after the completion of the review process.
The department says it remains open to re-evaluating the case and urged anyone with credible information to come forward.
The DA's education spokesperson in KZN, Sihle Mngadi, feels there were gaps.
"Parents, educators and learners are still waiting for answers. Despite promises of an investigation, no findings have been shared.
"We are demanding that [KZN Education] MEC Sipho Hlomuka reopen the investigation, this time independently, transparently, and with clear timelines."
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