DF Malan High probed for punishing provocative pride pupils instead of abusers 10 June 2021 - 11:47 DF Malan High School is under investigation after pupils taking part in an informal pride event were sanctioned by the headmaster after other pupils subjected them to homophobic abuse. Image: change.org
A Cape Town high school faces a backlash over a decision to ban pupils from showing solidarity with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.
A group of pupils at DF Malan High School in Bellville were verbally abused last week when they gathered during break to mark the first week of International Pride Month.
Homophobia claims probed at DF Malan High School after LGBTIQ+ pupils silenced
10 June 2021 11:55 AM
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CapeTalk host Lester Kiewit chats to Karen Jeynes from the LGBTIQ+ support group Alphabet Mafia about alleged homophobia at Hoërskool DF Malan.
Hoërskool DF Malan has been accused of homophobia after banning learners from gathering for Pride Month
An online petition has been started demanding justice for DF Malan High School s LGBTIQ+ students who were allegedly threatened and intimidated
The Western Cape Education Department (WCED) says it s investigating the incident
Hoërskool DF Malan in Belville is facing allegations of homophobia after it apparently banned pupils from the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and queer (LGBTIQ+) community from gathering at the school.
An investigation is under way into allegations of queerphobia and discrimination at DF Malan High School in Bellville, said Education MEC Debbie Schäfer.
The pupils at DF Malan High School wanted to celebrate the start of International Pride Month during break time but were apparently threatened and intimidated.