Cape Town — DJ Sbu has spoken up about the dreadlocks incident that happened at a Christian school in Johannesburg.
A 13-year old student from Crowthorne Christian Academy in Midrand was prevented from attending class since her dreadlocks violated the school’s new hair policy.
A video started circulating on social media which showed the student and her mother being forcibly removed from her classroom by a school official.
In response to the video, DJ Sbu has shown support to the young girl.
He took to Twitter to give a message of encouragement to her to embrace her dreadlocks as her crown.
“I see dreadlocks are trending today. I don’t have any opinions, and I don’t have anything much to say except to say enjoy your crown, embrace your crown, love your crown,” he said in a video.
“My dreadlocks are beautiful. Your is your crown. Wear it with pride.”
My Dreadlocks are beautiful
Your Hair is your Crown.
Wear it with pride.#handsoffmydreadlocks #handsoffmyhair pic.twitter.com/SXLcY0keuf— djsbu (@djsbu) August 16, 2023
According to The Citizen, Gauteng education spokesperson Steve Mabona said they had taken note of the Crowthorne Christian Academy incident.
“It must be noted the school is illegally operating, and the pupil was offered alternative schooling and counselling by the GDE.”
“We are assisting the school to comply and encourage all unregistered institutions to engage with the department for assistance with registration processes,” Mabona said.
It was noted that the mother of the child, who stayed anonymous, said she went to the school to explain that her daughter’s hair daughter’s hair was natural and not extensions.
Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi confirmed the case and said no arrests had been made.
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Compiled by Matthew Petersen
