Government school gives teacher accused of racism a new job 

In February 2023, the South African newspaper Sunday World reported that a teacher named Tayabah Jadwat had resigned from Curro Aurora South School in Soweto following allegations of racist behavior towards three black pupils. The incident occurred during a class session when Jadwat reportedly used a racially derogatory term, referring to the students as "monkeys."

The incident came to light when an anonymous tip-off was received by the newspaper, leading them to investigate the matter further. The report sparked outrage and condemnation from various organizations and individuals, including the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), the South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU), and the Gauteng Department of Education.

Despite the public outcry and the teacher's resignation from Curro Aurora South School, it was later revealed that Jadwat had found employment in another government school within the Gauteng province. The details of the new school have not been disclosed to the public, but the news of Jadwat's employment in a different educational institution raised concerns about the effectiveness of the disciplinary measures taken against the teacher and the potential risks to the students in the new school.

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) expressed its disappointment with the situation and called on the Gauteng Department of Education to take swift action to address the matter. The SAHRC stated that it would be monitoring the situation closely to ensure that the rights of the affected students were protected and that appropriate measures were taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.

The South African Democratic Teachers Union (SADTU) also weighed in on the issue, expressing its concern about the lack of transparency and accountability within the education system regarding such matters. The union called on the Department of Education to take decisive action against Jadwat and to ensure that all educators were held accountable for their actions, regardless of their position or seniority within the education system.

The news of Jadwat's employment in a new government school also highlighted the need for ongoing efforts to address racism and promote diversity and inclusion within the South African education system and society as a whole. The incident serves as a reminder that more needs to be done to create an inclusive and safe learning environment for all students, regardless of their race or ethnicity.

In conclusion, the case of Tayabah Jadwat, the teacher who was exposed for using racially derogatory language towards black students and subsequently found employment in another government school, highlights the need for increased transparency and accountability within the South African education system regarding incidents of racism and other forms of discrimination. The situation also underscores the importance of ongoing efforts to promote diversity and inclusion and to create safe and inclusive learning environments for all students.