Tlholohelo Mosala
Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said he is deeply concerned following an incident where a teacher was allegedly caught in possession of drugs at Thoko Thaba Secondary School in Tokoza, Ekurhuleni.
The incident took place last Wednesday where the teacher was reportedly found with drugs on school premises which led to community protesting outside the school on Tuesday.
According to the department, the educator was allegedly found last week with a bag and box of drugs inside the school premises. Police were called in and he was arrested. He appeared in court last Thursday.
MEC Chiloane said he is also concerned that this matter was not reported to the Department by the School Management Team (SMT) in a timely manner, which has led to a planned protest by the community.
“We are disappointed about this incident, and vehemently condemn such conduct and we will be acting against it accordingly. We also plead with the community to allow this matter to be handled by the Department and relevant law enforcement authorities for appropriate resolution,” said MEC Chiloane.
The Department has launched an investigation, and the educator has been removed from the school as a precaution.
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