Johannesburg pupil booted out of exams because of hairstyle, says mom

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A Grade 6 pupil at a Johannesburg school was barred from writing four of his exams because his afro hair was 'unevenly' cut, says mother.

 

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look at the world! yet the child is denied writting an exam for an 'uneven haircut' (our government is as crooked as a question mark) but I have to give it to you mainstream your priorities are back arsewards in a monumental way. THE IMPORTANCE of HOMESCHOOLING.

Doesn’t make sense, pls send the parent for evaluation

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