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