{"id":264825,"date":"2025-06-24T15:07:01","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/?p=264825"},"modified":"2025-06-25T09:31:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T07:31:12","slug":"safe-schools-plan-targets-learner-on-learner-violence-in-sa-education-sector","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/paarlpost\/safe-schools-plan-targets-learner-on-learner-violence-in-sa-education-sector\/","title":{"rendered":"Safe schools plan targets learner-on-learner violence in SA education sector"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>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 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.saps.gov.za\/\">Saps<\/a>) and the Department of Basic Education (DBE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SSP was launched by ministers Senzo Mchunu and Siviwe Gwarube in Cape Town this week. It aims to tackle the &#8220;alarming rates&#8221; of violence, crime and insecurity in schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the 2023\/2024&nbsp;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<p>Additionally, two-thirds of reported rapes in schools involved learner-on-learner violence and over 11 000 burglaries were recorded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An accompanying work plan has been developed, outlining practical, measurable and time-sensitive actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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<p>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<p>According to Gwarube, 283 schools have been identified in hotspot areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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<p>He says children\u2019s safety is a collective responsibility. 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