Answer to Question #248016 in Psychology for Norah Tembe

Question

IN 1996, THE SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOL ACT, UNDER SECTION 10, BANNED
THE USE OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IN SCHOOLS. WITH SUITABLE
EXAMPLES, DISCUSS DISCIPLINE PROBLEMS AND THEIR CAUSES.

Answer 1

Section 10(1) the South African Schools Act provides that nonperson may administer corporal punishment at school agaist the learner. A person who contravenes this provision is guilty of a criminal offence, and, if convicted, can receive a sentence that can be imposed for assault