Education

Question by: 
Hon Khalid Sayed
Answered by: 
Hon Debbie Schäfer
Question Number: 
13
Question Body: 

(a)(i)  What is the number of principals who have been found guilty of transgressions, (ii) what are the details of their transgressions and (iii) what are the details of their schools, (b)(i) how many have been dismissed and (ii) what are the reasons for their dismissals, (c)(i) how many have resigned and (ii) what are the reasons for their resignation in (aa) 2014, (bb) 2015, (cc) 2016, (dd) 2017, (ee) 2018, (ff) 2019, (gg) 2020 and (hh) 2021 to date?

Answer Body: 

               (a) (i) and (ii)

Note: the below tables detail the number of disciplinary cases against principals. In some instances, a principal has been found guilty in more than one case.

2014/15:

Transgression of which principal was found guilty

No. of cases

Assault

7

Sexual harassment

1

Improper conduct

5

Insubordination

2

Fraud

1

Financial mismanagement

9

Assessment irregularities

2

Unjustifiably prejudice the administration of the school or WCED

1

Total

28

 

2015/16:

Transgression of which principal was found guilty

No. of cases

Assault

7

Improper conduct

1

Insubordination

2

Insubordination and unjustifiably prejudice the administration of the school or WCED

1

Fraud

2

Financial mismanagement

11

Gave false information in the execution of duties

1

Total

25

 

2016/17:

Transgression of which principal was found guilty

No. of cases

Assault

7

Assault, intimidation, and brining name of employer into disrepute

1

Assault and improper conduct

1

Improper conduct

1

Insubordination

1

Fraud

1

Financial mismanagement

9

Unjustifiably prejudice the administration of the school or WCED

2

Total

23

 

2017/18:

Transgression of which principal was found guilty

No. of cases

Assault

4

Sexual relationship with a learner

1

Financial mismanagement

8

Assessment irregularities

2

Poor work performance for reasons other than incapacity

1

Negligence (loss of interview documents)

1

Total

17

 

2018/19:

Transgression of which principal was found guilty

No. of cases

Assault

12

Improper conduct

4

Insubordination

3

Financial mismanagement

13

Total

32

 

2019/20:

Transgression of which principal was found guilty

No. of cases

Assault

7

Sexual assault

1

Improper conduct

3

Dishonesty

1

Theft

1

Fraud

2

Fraud and insubordination

1

Financial mismanagement

12

Failure to comply with legal obligation

1

Poor work performance for reasons other than incapacity

1

Total

30

 

2020/21:

Transgression of which principal was found guilty

No. of cases

Assault

2

Sexual assault

1

Improper conduct

3

Financial mismanagement

7

Poor work performance for reasons other than incapacity

2

Total

15

 

2021/22 to date:

Transgression of which principal was found guilty

No. of cases

Assault

1

Under the influence and sexual harassment

1

Improper conduct

1

Improper conduct and insubordination

1

Financial mismanagement

1

Total

5

(iii)

Albertinia HS

Aloe HS

Bardale PS

Bella Vista HS

Bellville THS

Bloekombos HS

Blossom Street PS

Breevlei PS

Bulumko PS

Buren HS

Calitzdorp HS

Carpe Diem School

Charleston Hill PS

Chatsworth PS

Chere Botha School

Christmans Tinto PS

Chumisa PS

Clanwilliam SS

COSAT

De Villiers PS

De Waalville PS

Delta PS

Dennegeur PS

Dr Nelson Mandela HS

Du Noon PS

Eben Donges HS

Elswood PS

Encotsheni PS

Forest Heights PS

Formosa PS

Fraasig PS

Franken VGK PS

George SS Hostel

Gerrit Du Plessis

Goeie Hoop PS

Graafwater HS

Greyton PS

Groenberg SS

Grootkloof PS

Haarlem SS

Hawston PS

Helderkruin PS

Hibernia PS

Hillcrest SS

Hillside PS

Hugenote HS

Imvumelwano PS

Iqhayiya SS

Isilimela PS

JS Kloppers PS

Kathleen Murray PS

Khanyolwethu HS

Kranshoek PS

Kwamfundo HS

Labiance PS

Langebaanweg PS

Leiden PS

Luhlaza HS

Luleka PS

Macassar PS

Malibu HS

Mandalay PS

Marconi Beam PS

Marvin Park PS

Masakheke HS

Masibambane HS

Masibambisane HS

Matthew Goniwe HS

Mbekweni PS

Meadowridge PS

Monument Park HS

Montagu's Gift PS

Morester SS

Mzamomtsha PS

Nal'uxolo PS

Niewoudt PS

Nolungile PPS

Nomlinganiselo PS

Nomsa PS

Northpine THS

Ocean View HS

Orchard PS

Pacaltsdorp HS

Panorama PS

Park PS

Parkdene SS

Pelican Park HS

Phakama SS

Phandulwazi HS

Piketberg HS

Plumstead HS

Portaview PS

Princeton SS

Protem PS

Qhayiya SS

Redriver PS

Ridgeview PS

Riviersonderend HS

Rosemoore PS

RR Franks PS

Rusthof PS

Samora Machel PS

Sao Brass SS

Saxonsea PS

Schoonspruit SS

Sedgefield PS

Silukhanyo PS

Simunye PS

Sizimisele PS

Slangrivier PS

Sokhanyo PS

Somerset West Meth PS

Sophakama PS

Sophumelela HS

Sosebenza PPS

South Peninsula HS

Spruitdrift PS

St Andrews HS

St Helenabaai PS

St Konrads PS

St Marks PS

St Thomas PS

Strandfontein PS

Stratford PS

Steynville SS

Sunridge PS

Swartland HS

Tafelsig SS

The Grove PS

The Valley PS

Trevor Manuel PS

Ukhanyo PS

Valhalla PS

Van RiebeeckStrand PS

Van Wyksdorp Prim

Vista HS

Voorbrug HS

Vredenburg PS

Vukani PS

Wallacedene PS

Wavecrest PS

Wespoort PS

Windsor HS

Woodlands HS

Ysterplaat Junior PS

Zerilda Park HS

Zola SS

(b)  (i) and (ii)  Number of cases that resulted in dismissal/principal was deemed dismissed: 22

(c)   

REASON

2014-2015

2015-2016

2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

2019-2020

2020-2021

Total

Age

 

3

 

1

 

2

1

7

Bad health

 

 

1

2

 

 

 

3

Better remuneration

 

 

2

 

1

1

1

5

Emigration

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

1

Further studies

1

 

 

1

 

 

 

2

Nature of work

2

2

3

2

2

 

 

11

Other occupation

2

2

1

1

 

1

 

7

Personal grievances

 

 

 

 

1

2

 

3

Resigning of position* 

20

25

22

15

23

13

16

134

Grand Total

25

32

29

22

27

20

18

173

* Please note: “Resigning of Position” (134) is closely linked to employees exercising their right to access the full amount of their pensions as opposed to retiring with a 1/3 lump sum and subsequent monthly pension.

Date: 
Friday, July 2, 2021
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