A Northern Cape teacher lost his fight to save his job after using racist language against students. Gerhard Louw went to the Education Labour Relations Council but failed to reverse his firing. The school dismissed him for calling two black students a racial slur. He supervised the hostel where the incident happened during winter school.
Student M said Louw became angry when seven girls moved to the male hostel. She testified that he approached her and another girl named R near the building. Louw accused them of damaging the school's reputation and used the k-word against them. The girls stood shocked because they had done nothing wrong to make him mad.
Another student named L heard everything and backed up M's story. She confirmed that Louw made racist comments and threats right next to his wife. Louw admitted he was angry about having girls at the male hostel but could not remember using racist words. He said his wife and Mrs Lith could support his version but neither came to the hearing.
David Pietersen from the council said the students gave believable testimony without any lies. He found their stories reliable and trustworthy. The council rejected Louw's appeal and upheld his dismissal from the teaching position.
Student M said Louw became angry when seven girls moved to the male hostel. She testified that he approached her and another girl named R near the building. Louw accused them of damaging the school's reputation and used the k-word against them. The girls stood shocked because they had done nothing wrong to make him mad.
Another student named L heard everything and backed up M's story. She confirmed that Louw made racist comments and threats right next to his wife. Louw admitted he was angry about having girls at the male hostel but could not remember using racist words. He said his wife and Mrs Lith could support his version but neither came to the hearing.
David Pietersen from the council said the students gave believable testimony without any lies. He found their stories reliable and trustworthy. The council rejected Louw's appeal and upheld his dismissal from the teaching position.
