The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) said that it has launched an investigation into racism allegations made by students at the Cornwall Hill College in Pretoria."The SAHRC will be conducting further investigations into the .
2021-06-04 15:30:37 GMT2021-06-04 23:30:37(Beijing Time) Xinhua English
JOHANNESBURG, June 4 (Xinhua) The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Friday said its investigation into racism allegations made by pupils at Cornwall Hill College in Pretoria has commenced. The SAHRC will be conducting further investigations into the school s environment and culture, Commission spokesperson Gushwell Brooks said.
Pupils from the school staged a peaceful march last Monday with parents, alleging that they were told that their African hair was not good enough and that they should straighten it.
As part of this investigation, pupils, staff and management would be interviewed about their experiences and the culture of the school.
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