Parents such as Sibahle Mbasana describe harrowing experiences that led to the relocation of their children to a safer state school approximately 40 kilometers away. Mbasana's children, including her three children who now attend Simon's Town school, struggle with the stress of early mornings and lengthy daily travel. Despite the improved conditions and resources at their new school, safety concerns remain central, echoing the deep educational disparities rooted in South Africa's apartheid past.
Cape Town Parents Opt for Former White-Only Schools Amid Safety Concerns
Cape Town Parents Opt for Former White-Only Schools Amid Safety Concerns
In light of increasing crime and gang violence in Cape Town's townships, parents are forced to send their children on long commutes to formerly exclusive schools.
Parents in Cape Town are making tough decisions as fears of crime and gang violence in townships like Khayelitsha drive them to transfer their children to former white-only schools. With numerous reports of armed robberies and extortion targeting teachers, families seek better educational environments, despite the challenges of long daily commutes.
