This after a teacher from Setjhaba se Maketse Combined School at Botshabelo in the Free State was assaulted by a grade 11 learner and his father last week. According to Free State MEC for Education, Tate Makgoe, teaching and learning were disrupted following the attack on the school teacher. In a statement, Makgoe expressed the importance of a safe environment for both learners and teachers - for conducive learning and teaching.

"We condemn the assault of the teacher, in full view of the learners and teachers, in the strongest possible terms," added Makgoe.

He further urged the School Governing Body (SGB) of Setjhaba se Maketse Combined School, and the district and provincial SGB council to publicly reprimand the parent who attacked the teacher - for displaying unwelcome conduct. Makgoe said that a case has been opened at the Botshabelo Police Station.

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