The Northern Cape Department of Education says it is deeply concerned about the situation that is currently happening at AJ Ferreira High School in Upington, as educators at the school staged a protest at the school today, which disrupted learning and teaching, following the alleged assault of an educator by a learner. The Department says it received a petition from the educators and will give immediate attention to the demands raised.  The demands raised in the petition includes amongst others, improved support for educators and learners, increased security on premises of the school, and the implementation of an effective system in the dealing of disciplinary matters. Geoffrey Van Der Merwe, departmental spokesperson elaborates.   Insert - AJ Ferreira

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