Frequently asked questions
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1. Can learners be searched at school for the possession of drugs?Random searches of learners/individuals are prohibited. Searches of learners can only be carried out by persons of the same gender as part of a structured intervention in a decent and orderly manner, if there is reasonable suspicion that the learner is in possession of a prohibited substance. Should a search be necessary, it should take place in the presence of a person of their choice to support them and a second adult witness of the same gender.
2. Can the school expel me or force me to leave if I am pregnant?In terms of the South African Constitution and the following legislation, a school may not expel a learner or force her to leave on the basis of pregnancy. She does not have to register as a private candidate if she is in Grade 12.The learner’s guardian/s may challenge the school management’s decision on the basis of the legislation.
3. Is drug testing permissible?By its very nature, drug testing is an invasion of privacy and may infringe the constitutional and personal rights of learners. It should therefore not be the first point of intervention.
4. What is the Vision of ECDOE?Our vision is to offer a quality education and training system that transforms schools into centres of community life and promotes shared moral values, good governance and sustainable development.
