South Africa: Pretoria racism – Department ‘disappointed’ as schoolgirls found not guilty

The Gauteng department of education has expressed disappointment at the outcome of a disciplinary hearing at Pretoria High School for Girls which reportedly found that 12 of 13 pupils suspended in connection with allegations of racism have been found not guilty of misconduct.   

The 13th pupil, who is black, was suspended on Thursday, but her case is yet to be addressed. Of the 12 pupils, eight were removed as prefects and will now be reinstated into their leadership roles, according…