Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 03:43am on 04 Feb 2025,Tuesday International
A teacher in South Africa allegedly cut off a Hindu student’s sacred thread at Drakensburg Secondary School. The teacher claimed religious symbols were not allowed in school. The South African Hindu Maha Sabha (SAHMS) has condemned the act and called for action. The student is afraid to speak out. School officials deny discrimination. In the past, a court ruled that schools cannot stop students from following their religion. The education department says school rules must follow the Constitution. Community leaders urge schools to respect religious rights. The incident has caused tension in the area.
