Fury over assault claim

Squabble reportedly starts in staff room, escalating until the beating.

- Masoka Dube

There are calls for the Mpumalanga provincial education department to suspend a principal accused of assaulting another teacher in front of pupils. National Teachers' Union (Natu) made the call as the acting principal of Lifalethu Primary School in Embalenhle is expected to appear at the Evander Magistrate's Court tomorrow on common assault charges.

The squabble started in the school staff room, where the teacher had an argument with a community member.

The principal reportedly sided with the community member and when the argument degenerated, the principal allegedly pushed and kicked the teacher.

According to a leaked report, the teacher was left bleeding.