Racism allegations at Curro Protea Glen
Fresh allegations of racism have surfaced at a Curro School. The group of independent schools has faced similar allegations over the years.
Curro Holdings, owner of the Curro Schools, has once again found itself facing allegations of racism at one of its schools. This time, a teacher at Curro Protea Glen in Soweto has accused the schools’ executive head of calling her a monkey.
The incident occurred in June a meeting between Nonkululeko Gwatyu and the executive head Shanette Tiquin.
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TEACHER ALLEGEDLY CALLED A MONKEY IN THE PRESENCE OF ANOTHER
According to Sunday World, Gwatyu had been called into Tiquin’s office to discuss her outstanding leave application, when she then allegedly called her a monkey in the middle of their discussion while in the presence of another teacher.
Alleged Racist Shanette Tiquin, an executive head at Curro Protea Glen who's accused of calling teacher Nonkululeko Gwatyu a 'Monkey' pic.twitter.com/FO4pYiFAHx
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Gwatyu alleged filed a complaint with the human resources, where she was then allegedly told by the Head of Operations Fergus Sampson, he did not advocate for individuals to lose their jobs over things they have said.
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CURRO HOLDINS RESPONDS TO THE ALLEGATIONS
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In a statement released on Sunday evening, Sampson says Curro Holdings takes racism allegations very serious and have appointed an external mediator to assist.
“We take allegations of racism seriously and view them as urgent matters requiring due process of thorough, fair investigation and a carefully considered response to ensure the outcome is appropriate”, says Sampson.
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The Group says it has appointed extra security at the school for the safety of all staff, teachers and learners.
“We most urgently ask for the matter to be resolved in peace and with due process of fairness, without violence or the threat of violence of any kind,” pleaded Sampson.