Premier announces safety measures to combat school violence

IN RESPONSE to escalating safety concerns at schools due to high levels of crime, including acts of violence, and substance abuse, the chairperson of the Parents Association of KwaZulu-Natal, Vee Gani, has called for a decisive approach towards learners involved in serious misconduct.

- SIPHO JACK

Gani’s remarks follow Premier Thami Ntuli’s announcement of a comprehensive provincial plan aimed at addressing pressing safety issues within the school environment in Durban yesterday.

As part of the provincial government's efforts to enhance security, the office of the Premier, in collaboration with the police and the Department of Education, identified 60 schools classified as “hot spots” for the installation of CCTV cameras.

So far, 20 schools across King Cetshwayo, eThekwini, and Amajuba Districts have already received the security upgrades.

During yesterday's media briefing at the Archie Gumede Conference Centre in Mayville, Premier Ntuli articulated a broader vision aimed at integrating arts, culture, and sport within schools as vital components for promoting a culture of debate and positive social messaging.