Calls for principal’s removal at Franklin D Roosevelt Primary, JHB

Protesters gathered outside Franklin D Roosevelt Primary School in Johannesburg, demanding the principal's dismissal. The School Governing Body (SGB) expressed deep concern over teacher absenteeism, claiming it has reached an alarming level. This absence has led to poor education quality, especially in Afrikaans lessons for Grade Seven learners.

SGB members alleged that these learners had missed numerous lessons, particularly in Afrikaans, due to teachers being absent. The Gauteng MEC for Education, Lebogang Maile, is scheduled to address this issue on Tuesday. The SGB also questioned the assessment process, stating that Grade Seven pupils received identical marks in Afrikaans, despite the limited teaching and assessment.

SGB chairperson Fagmoedien Otto emphasized the impact on learners' education, noting that the absenteeism was extremely high and that the Grade Sevens had received minimal Afrikaans instruction, resulting in a uniform mark for all of them.