South Africa: Violence At School Affects All in Communities, Says Dept

The Department of Education has emphasised that communities also need to play their part in the efforts to make schools in the country safe. "In as much as we strive to make our schools safe havens, we also need parents and communities to play a major role in making our schools safer," spokesperson Lunga Ngqengelele said. He said pupils who became criminals came from communities and families, urging parents to be actively involved in their children's schooling.