The Politics of the School Gate

At Addington Primary School in Durban, a dispute over learner placement has escalated into protests, police intervention, and urgent government meetings. While activists argue that unregistered South African children are being excluded, education authorities insist admissions followed the law and capacity limits.This episode steps away from slogans and into substance. It unpacks what happened on the ground, what the Department of Education says, and why school gates are increasingly becoming pressure points for unresolved national tensions around migration, public services, and trust in institutions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tsepotebogomatsimane.substack.com