The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in Pretoria condemned the persistent and deeply rooted racism at Pretoria High School for Girls following the suspension of 12 learners amid racism allegations .
The school's governing body is set to hold a disciplinary hearing later this month after black learners reported that the white girls had set up a WhatsApp group chat to discuss them.
The black learners further claimed that the principal and the school's management team did not take action following their complaints and that white learners received preferential treatment from teachers.
They also bemoaned the alleged selective application of the school code of conduct, with harsher treatment for black learners compared to white learners.
In a statement released on Thursday, EFFs regional chairperson, Obakeng Ramabodu, said there have been numerous protests and calls for change at the school. However, Ramabodu criticised that the school continues to be a hotbed of racial discrimination and inequality .
