A Lenasia South mother has accused Kiasha Park Primary School of failing to protect her daughter from bullying that she claims has continued since Grade 1.
According to the mother, her child, now in Grade 4, endured years of bullying with little intervention despite repeated complaints made to the school. “What hurts me the most is watching my child lose her confidence year after year while the people who are supposed to protect her do nothing,” the mother said.
The woman says she repeatedly struggled to secure meetings with the school principal, claiming she was often told he was unavailable or in meetings. She further claims the situation escalated to the point where some teachers began targeting her daughter instead of supporting her. “A school should be a safe place where children feel protected, heard, and valued, instead, my daughter wakes up anxious and afraid to go to school.”
Following inquiries from GLOBE POST, the Gauteng Department of Education confirmed it was aware of the matter. “The report at our disposal reveals that appropriate remedial action has been undertaken in consultation with the parent(s) or guardian, and the matter was resolved amicably,” Onwabile Lubhelwana spokeperson for Gauteng Department of Education MEC said in a statement.
However, the department added that parents who remain dissatisfied may escalate concerns to the School Cluster Leader or IDSO for urgent intervention. The allegations have sparked broader concerns among parents about how schools handle bullying complaints and learner safety.
