The Gauteng and Western Cape education departments are investigating separate incidents that led to two schools rugby matches being abandoned over the weekend.
A Northvaal Cup clash between Menlopark and EG Jansen in Pretoria was called off after a brawl involving EG Jansen players and Menlopark old boys. Parents also reportedly got involved.
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation Lebogang Maile condemned the incident.
“Violence has no place in our schools or on our sporting fields,” Maile told News24. “Every learner has the right to participate in sport in an environment that is safe, respectful and free from intimidation.”
He added that the department was gathering reports from the schools and other stakeholders before deciding whether further action was required.
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A Noordvaal Cup rugby clash between Menlopark and Dr EG Jansen in Pretoria was abandoned this weekend after a mass brawl involving players, parents and spectators allegedly erupted when a player reportedly used the k-word during the match. pic.twitter.com/iEkywNRdbB
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Meanwhile, the Western Cape Department of Education is investigating an alleged racist incident that brought an end to a derby between Fairmont High School and The Settlers High School in Cape Town.
The match official was heard over the referee communication system alleging that the K-word had been used during the game.
“Racism has no place in any school environment,” Western Cape education department communications director Bronagh Hammond told News24.
She said both schools were following the necessary processes while the department reviewed available video footage.
You can hear the captain (the black boy) saying, “one of them called me a …” Settlers v Fairmont school rugby
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“The department will provide any necessary support to those involved, including counselling services where required.
“We respectfully request that the schools be afforded the opportunity to conduct their investigations without interference or disruption.”
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The Gauteng and Western Cape education departments are investigating separate incidents that led to two schools rugby matches being abandoned over the weekend.
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