Education
(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?
(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.