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DA's Dos Santos: Political vendetta behind ANC’s witch hunt at Pretoria Girls High

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A political storm brews at Pretoria High School for Girls as headmistress Philippa Erasmus faces questionable misconduct charges after being cleared of racism allegations. DA MPL Sergio Dos Santos claims the school is being unfairly targeted by Gauteng's education department, raising concerns of political vendettas, lack of transparency, and the misuse of new education laws to centralise control.

30 Jul 2025 6AM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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