New data from background screening provider TPN has raised concerns about the safety of children in school environments across South Africa, as it revealed that 2.95% of school staff screened between March 2024 and February 2025 were flagged for criminal activity, including violent and sexual offences. While TPN said the figure slightly improved from last year's 3.08%, this still equates to one in every 34 individuals vetted, from teachers to groundskeepers, having a criminal record. Of those flagged, 1.22% had criminal records specifically related to abuse and sexual offences. Tinyiko Maringa spoke to education activist Hendrick Makaneta

<p>New data from background screening provider TPN has raised concerns about the safety of children in school environments across South Africa, as it revealed that 2.95% of school staff screened between March 2024 and February 2025 were flagged for criminal activity, including violent and sexual offences. While TPN said the figure slightly improved from last year's 3.08%, this still equates to one in every 34 individuals vetted, from teachers to groundskeepers, having a criminal record. Of those flagged, 1.22% had criminal records specifically related to abuse and sexual offences. Tinyiko Maringa spoke to education activist Hendrick Makaneta</p>

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