Principal retires, Isipingo pupils go on the rampage

Principal retires, Isipingo pupils go on the rampage

Reunion Secondary School in Isipingo has been shut for today after pupils went on the rampage and destroyed school property.


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Learners are said to be unhappy about their principal retiring.

Photos by a security company that responded along with police show broken down doors, smashed windows and chairs thrown out of classrooms

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Education spokesperson, Muzi Mahlambi says they are disappointed by the actions of the pupils.

"They were disappointed when hearing about the news, they argued that the principal has been very good in terms of providing leadership and the school has been performing well," said Mahlambi.

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"Their fear is that whoever comes in might not perform as well. We have spoken to the school pupils and their leadership and explained the processes for when somebody retires."

He says they hope academic activities will return to normal tomorrow.

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