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The persistence of corporal punishment has often been attributed to a lack of support for the ban among teachers. (Delwyn Verasamy, MG)

Harsher sanctions sought against teachers who use corporal punishment 

Section27 has asked the South African Council of Educators to amend its mandatory sanctions policy to include rehabilitative and corrective measures for teachers who assault children

  • Umamah Bakharia
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