Gauteng's Sex Offender Vetting Backlog: Kids at Risk
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Gautengs education department struggles to vet school staff against the National Registry of Sex Offenders due to budget constraints, leaving 89% of teachers unvetted. The process involves a police clearance and justice department review, with only 9,550 out of 24,460 applications processed so far. Opposition leaders criticize the backlog, citing risks to children. Nationally, 60 teachers were flagged last year, and 23 suspects were identified in Gauteng since August. Pressure mounts to eliminate fees, set deadlines, and potentially centralize or publicize the registry, but privacy concerns may hinder progress.
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