KZN matrics left in the lurch as 22 educators abscond from school
16 September 2019
The future looks uncertain for the matric class at Kwadinabakubo High School, West of Durban, after they were left to face their September trials without adequate preparation. This after as many as 22 teachers absconded from the school in April over their dissatisfaction following the appointment of a Deputy Principal whom they did not endorse.
According to local DA eThekwini Councillor, Pearl Msomi – who visited the school last week - the post was advertised in April, upon which two of the schools educators applied. The outcome of the process saw a Mr Ngwane emerge as the successful candidate against Mr Hadebe who is said to have acted in the position for over a year.
Following this, educators embarked on a go-slow to voice their concerns while Mr Hadebe appealed the outcome. The go-slow also saw the cancellation of extra classes for matriculants including weekend sessions and the full winter school programme. Matrics also found themselves in unsupervised classes as educators boycotted the standing curriculum. After Mr Hadebe lost the appeal and the appointment of Mr Ngwane was made official – with a starting date of 2nd September – educators then resorted to protest action.
The DA is extremely concerned by recent events at Kwadinabakubo High School. It is clear that learners have become caught in the middle of school politics. This must be condemned in the strongest possible terms. With less than six weeks to go until the National Senior Certificate (NSC) Examinations, time is of the essence for these young people. To make matters worse we are also advised that learners from Grade 8 to 11 have also not written any third term exams.