…By Roland Peterson for TDPel Media.
These findings come to light during Child Protection Week, prompting a critical examination of the prevailing attitudes towards punishment in the country.
In 2019, the report highlights that children between the ages of 8 and 11 were the primary victims of corporal punishment in schools, with an alarming rate of 84%.
The resolution of this legal battle will determine the future approach to corporal punishment within South African schools and the level of accountability expected from educators.