A Joburg teacher could find herself in trouble after she
threatened to put her knee on her learners’ necks if they failed to submit
their assignments.
The Life Orientation teacher at Pinnacle College Kyalami
threatened to re-enact the moments that led to American George Floyd’s death
when a police officer pressed his knee on Floyd’s neck, leading to him
suffocating.
The teacher apparently made this remark during a Microsoft
conference call with pupils on Thursday.
She later apologised for her utterances during another
conference call which was recorded.
“It wasn't my intention and I didn't want to put someone
down who lost their lives while people were watching and being helpless. I
never wanted to offend you. I never wanted to offend Mr Floyd. I would never; I
know you need time, but just know that I am not a person like that, I am not a
racist person. I would never have done that. It was a silly thing that popped
into my head,” she said.
The apology came after learners and parents reacted
strongly to her threats.
The teacher allegedly previously told a black learner that
she did not shake hands with people “of their kind” when the learner tried to
shake her hand. Sowetan
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