Police addressing parents and residents gathered outside Centenary Secondary School on Wednesday.
Image: Se-Anne Rall/IOL
A parent meeting has been scheduled to take place at Centenary Secondary School on Friday.
This will address concerns and inform parents of measures discussed in a stakeholder meeting by the school's management and Department of Education officials, held on Wednesday.
Earlier this week, private security and police were called to the school following reports of violent clashes.
Centenary Secondary School in Asherville, Durban
Image: Se-Anne Rall/IOL
In viral videos, learners can be seen fighting outside with throngs of learners running on the road.
At least three learners were taken to hospital after they were hurt in the fight.
Although unconfirmed at this stage, it is alleged that the fight stemmed from an incident involving Indian and black learners. This led to the cancellation of classes and learners dismissed from school.
Parents and concerned residents gathered at the school on Wednesday, where after standing for around two hours in the heat, they were addressed by department officials.
Parents and residents gathered outside the school.
Image: Se-Anne Rall/IOL
The group was angry that instead of isolating the learners in the fight, the principal let all the learners go home, which led to the brawl. Parents are further demanding that the principal be removed and the school's governing body be overhauled, claiming that they failed to address a series of issues that eventually led to the fight on Tuesday.
Officials confirmed that they were taking statements from learners and would be engaging with stakeholders to gather information.
A letter to parents on Wednesday stated that a meeting will take place at the school on Friday, February 7 and 6pm to apprise parents of the matter.
"Department officials will hold a meeting with learners on Friday to give them a platform to be heard," the letter said.
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