Cape Town – The EFF in Gauteng has demanded criminal charges for the executive head of Curro Academy Protea Glen Primary School after she allegedly referred to a black female teacher as a monkey.
Nonkululeko Gwatyu, 29, accused Shanette Tiquin of using the derogatory term on June 3, prompting a formal complaint.
The EFF condemned the incident as racist and called for Tiquin’s immediate removal and the criminalisation of racism.
“The EFF calls for the removal of the racist Mrs. Tiquin as executive head of the school and that she be dismissed from her job with immediate effect.
“We further call on the South African Human Rights Council to pay specific attention to cases of racism leveled against Curro Holdings as these incidents are not isolated. Racism must be criminalized and perpetrators who seek to humiliate and insult the dignity of Black people be made to pay the harshest penalty,” the party said in. a statement on Monday.
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The Economic Freedom Fighters in Gauteng is infuriated by the racist actions of the CURRO Academy Protea Glen Primary School Executive Head, Shanette Tiquin. pic.twitter.com/FKo4Sa3mDy
— EFF Gauteng (@EFFGautengProv) August 7, 2023
In response to the claims, Curro Holdings said that it takes the allegations seriously and has initiated an investigation with the help of an external mediator.
“Curro Holdings is aware of an incident at Curro Academy Protea Glen that involves allegations by a teacher that she was spoken to in a derogatory and discriminatory manner by a senior member of staff during a recent incident at the school.
“The group has taken these allegations seriously and an investigation is underway.
“Curro Holdings has taken these allegations very seriously. An investigation is underway. However, the details surrounding this case are complex. An external mediator has been appointed to assist,” Curro said.
Curro Statement. pic.twitter.com/ODGdEmtRyw
— CURRO SCHOOLS (@CURRO_SCHOOLS) August 6, 2023
The school has also increased security measures and emphasised the need for a peaceful and fair resolution.
“While we have arranged extra security at the school for the safety of all staff, teachers and learners, we most urgently ask for the matter to be resolved in peace and with due process of fairness, without violence or the threat of violence of any kind. We are dealing with human beings and children,” Curro said.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
