[ad_1]
Charges of fraud against a teacher “of color” who identified himself as “African” in a job application have been dropped.
This after Western Cape MEC education Debbie Schäfer on Wednesday urgently requested information on the case.
TimesLIVE previously reported that Glen Snyman was facing the charges because he said he was “African” in an application for a director position.
In a statement, Western Cape Education Department spokesman Bronagh Hammond said: “Therefore, the charges were dropped and we will contact Mr. Snyman so that we can accurately record his personal data as required. “
He said the department had learned that Snyman identifies himself as “African” and “has been fighting the current government’s racial classification system for several years.”
“This is extremely personal and delicate. While we believe that we must continue to redress the injustices of the past, we have reviewed the case and believe that it does not warrant further action. However, it has raised a number of issues regarding breed classification and identity that will require further discussion and reflection, ”said Hammond.
[ad_2]
