Joint Media Statement: SA Human Rights commission meets with Cornwall Hill College
4 June 2021
03 June, 2021 (Tshwane): The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) met with Cornwall Hill College to offer its aid in the school’s transformation journey.
Following complaints of racism raised during peaceful protests on Monday, the SAHRC has initiated an investigation into the environment and pupil’s experiences at Cornwall Hill College. Representatives from the Commission thus met with the College’s leadership on Thursday to discuss the actions currently being taken at the school, and to offer its assistance on the road ahead.
Following this meeting, Cornwall Hill College and the SAHRC agreed in principle to the following measures:
- The SAHRC will be conducting further investigations into the school’s environment and culture. As part of the investigation, representatives from the SAHRC will interview pupils, staff, management, the Board of Directors and a sample of parents in order to gain further insights into the root causes of parents’ and pupils’ concerns. The SAHRC and College management will meet again to discuss the arrangements for these interviews and ensure that there is minimal disruption to the school’s day-to-day educational activities.