Two-thirds of public school staff remain unvetted for child abuse as court deadline looms
With less than eight months to go until a strict court-mandated deadline, the Department of Basic Education is racing to close a staggering 66% vetting gap, leaving more than 300,000 public school staff completely unchecked for child abuse records.
As the clock ticks down to a court-mandated deadline, South Africa's Department of Basic Education is struggling to meet a crucial deadline of vetting 66% of public school staff for child abuse records. With less than eight months remaining before March 31, 2027, more than 300,000 teachers at public schools across the country have not undergone the necessary background checks.
This vetting gap raises concerns about the safety of children in South African schools and leaves many employees unchecked for potential sexual predators.
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