Eileen kaNkosi Shandu, formerly the deputy minister of public works in KwaZulu-Natal and with 28 years' experience as an educator under her belt, was installed as the provincial head of education last month. Teachers who use corporal punishment are doing so at their own peril. They are opening themselves up to prosecution. Titus Kunene, a matriculant 'I do not agree with corporal punishment. It could bring teachers into conflict with parents and pupils.
Many pupils already carry dangerous weapons to school.
They could be used in retaliation if they are caned. It is therefore safer for teachers and principals to explore other ways to discipline pupils. Claudia Ndlela, a parent 'Discipline in schools is important but I do not think that corporal punishment should be brought back. Beating a child could have psychological effects later on. Detention could be used in place of the cane.