Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi turns heads with stance on corporal punishment in schools

• Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi wants to have corporal punishment reinstated in South African schools
• The topic of the strict disciplinary measure has garnered mixed reactions from Briefly News readers
• More than 70% of the publication's readers feel that corporal punishment should return in response to the behaviour of leaners

JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi has ruffled feathers with his stance on reinstating corporal punishment in schools.

The scars of the disciplinary measure have had devastating effects on many South Africans. Therefore, the controversial topic has gathered mixed reactions for social media users.

More than 70% of readers believe that corporal punishment should return.

Here’s what Briefly News readers had to say:

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Ashley Kekana said:

“Human rights advocates aren’t the ones dealing with unruly kids at schools, human rights advocates aren’t the ones being kicked, slapped, and climb into by schoolkids. Matter of fact human rights advocates should sit this one out.”

Bro Sammy commented:

“I don’t trust these kids of today. The teachers are the ones who will receive corporal punishment.”

Thabo Benny Phiri posted:

“Guys have you seen how huge and muscular these kids are these days? When I was in high school, I was like a primary kid, I was tiny. These Dom kops are huge and aggressive. Teachers are going to be moered.”

Kabelo Tolo stated:

“The thing is a teacher’s degree should involve a bit of psychology it will go a long way in helping them understand students.”

Xoli Ndlovu wrote:

“Nope. Some teachers bring their personal issues to school, and some go to school drunk or hungover and would take it out on our kids. So, it’s a big no, no from me.”

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Vickz Vvti Vilane said:

“It’s too late now, the damage has been done and is just too much to fix n repair. Why was it ruled out in the first place?”

Seati Moloi commented:

“He’s drunk this one. People that still believe violence solves anything are devilish.”

Rita De Jager added:

“Yes, but it should be done when a parent/s is present to prevent abuse.”

Learners back teacher who was caught on video slapping pupil

In a related matter, Briefly News also reported The video shows the heated exchange as the teacher reprimands the student for the use of her mobile phone during class. The teacher can be seen admonishing the young girl and then grabs her mobile phone.

Eventually the student accuses her mentor of swearing at her, which riles up the teacher even further. Fed up with the learner’s attitude, the teacher instructs her to leave the classroom.

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The learner refuses, the teacher confiscates the phone again and the pair get physical. The video concludes with the teacher slapping the pupil, much to the dismay of fellow learners.

Source: Briefly News