Heathfield High School tensions, strife continue

Cape Town – Concerns have been raised that Heathfield High School might take years to recover from educational losses due to ongoing disruptions, if a permanent solution was not found soon.

Teaching and learning had to be suspended on Wednesday following two days of what was described as a “volatile environment”.

Alarming scenes at the school took place on Tuesday when pupils allegedly stoned law enforcement vehicles, after authorities were called by the school.

The officers conducted searches which the pupils were unhappy about, with illegal substances and weapons allegedly confiscated.

Two men who entered the school illegally, pretending to be pupils were arrested.

In a communique to…

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