A report into allegations of racism at the Hoërskool Jan Viljoen has recommended that disciplinary action be taken against the culprits, which include third parties.

Published on

18 May 2022

In February, the school was embroiled in a week of racism allegations, after several videos of a brawl between black and white pupils went viral on social media, along with voice notes in which defamatory language, including the k-word, was used. It resulted in clashes between black and white parents.

Merentia Van Der Vent

Merentia joined the media world in 1996 and in 2001, she took her first steps in the broadcasting world. In her free time, she likes to go on adventures in the city. She also likes to learn new dances, not that she is any good at that.