Response to ANC statement on Rustenberg Girls Junior School
I note the statement by Western Cape ANC education spokesperson, Theo Olivier, regarding the Rustenburg Junior school incident.
As usual, their point of departure is that if a person of colour is dismissed, it must be racism. He has clearly made no attempt to find out the facts in this matter, and whether there were good reasons for Ms Mthembu’s resignation.
Olivier says they are “dismayed at the unclarified role” of Natalie Maimane. If her role is unclarified, what exactly are they dismayed about?
Ms Mthembu resigned after ongoing legitimate concerns that were raised with her. Out of respect for her privacy, these have not been disclosed.