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Ensuring safer learning environments across the country is the key objective of the Safe Schools Protocol (SSP), a joint framework between the South African Police Service (Saps<\/a>) and the Department of Basic Education (DBE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SSP was launched by ministers Senzo Mchunu and Siviwe Gwarube in Cape Town this week. It aims to tackle the “alarming rates” of violence, crime and insecurity in schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the 2023\/2024 crime statistics, 28 murders were reported within basic education institutions, with nearly half occurring in KwaZulu-Natal, with 46% involving learner-on-learner violence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, two-thirds of reported rapes in schools involved learner-on-learner violence and over 11 000 burglaries were recorded. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

An accompanying work plan has been developed, outlining practical, measurable and time-sensitive actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These include joint school safety audits, the revision of standard operating procedures, and measures to ensure compliance with legislation regulating liquor outlets near schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gwarube says the SSP encourages shared responsibility, integrating various stakeholders into the safety ecosystem. \u201cThis is not just a piece of paper but an instrument to ensure the safety of learners and teachers in schools.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Gwarube, 283 schools have been identified in hotspot areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gen Fannie Masemola, National Police Commissioner, says the objective of the SSP is to ensure improved learning environments for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He says children\u2019s safety is a collective responsibility. He appeals to parents not to transfer this to the police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe will ensure that a police officer is dedicated to each school across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Mchunu, Western Cape <\/a>is one of four provinces with the highest crime rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He says between Thursday 22 May and Wednesday 11 June this year four learners were killed in separate incidents in Samora Machel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs the police, we are committed to playing our part in reversing these trends. As part of our strategy, we are increasing visibility throughout the country. We have identified a number of enablers, which will be implemented to fight and deter crime before it happens.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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