The Western Cape Education Department has failed to respond to parents about their concerns over safety in schools, according to Hanover Park School Governing Body Forum chairperson Ebrahim Abrahams. He said they wrote to the department about violence and security on 28 September. The forum is now threatening to close down eight primary and two high schools in the district if their demands are not met.
The forum wants bullet reflective fences at schools, working alarm systems, intercoms and CCTV cameras. It also wants the Philippi police station to get more resources and supply visible policing when schools open and close to make sure learners arrive at school and go home safely. They also want police to conduct regular search and seizure operations at schools.
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