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Unchecked and Unprotected: The Silent Risk Lurking in Gauteng Schools
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2 hrs agotroubling gap in South Africa’s education system has come to light, revealing that thousands of school workers in Gauteng may be interacting with children without proper background checks. According to recent figures, only about 11% of over 86,000 employees have been vetted against the National Register for Sex Offenders, leaving a vast majority unchecked.
This slow progress is largely blamed on limited funding and administrative bottlenecks, but the consequences are far more serious than paperwork delays. Thousands of applications remain unprocessed, while others have already been rejected, raising concerns about who may still be working within school environments. Even more alarming, a small number of individuals with past sexual offence convictions have already been identified within the system.
Critics argue that this failure puts learners at significant risk, with calls growing louder for urgent reform. Proposals include introducing a centralized vetting system, removing fees tied to the process, and ensuring that anyone flagged is immediately barred from working with students.
At its core, this issue highlights a deeper question about accountability and child safety. Schools are meant to be places of trust and protection, yet systemic delays and resource constraints are creating vulnerabilities that could have lasting consequences if not addressed swiftly.