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Submitted | first-name | support | top-concern | message |
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2026-03-24 12:12:35 +02:00 | Nompumelelo | No I do not | Undermining of religious/spiritual values | It cannot be that what how we groom our children is overridden by the government like this. Those who want their children to be taught about all the “different” identities can do so. But the rest of us who want to teach them according to our spiritual beliefs should not be disregarded in the name of trying to normalise this thing or creating awareness. Don’t force things down our throats please!!! Focus on basic education that develops these children. What does transgender and all these things have to do with the development of a child in grade R or 2? |
2026-03-23 21:45:03 +02:00 | Lena | No I do not | All of the above | With the lowest score in maths, science and reading I should think you should concentrate in education on repairing your failures. Isn't this what teachers ought to do - repair the lack of achievment in learners? so repair the lack of your achievements in the world by scoring the lowest marks all over! But now you are just adding more to your track record of failures. What on earth are you doing? Don't call it education, it is satanic indoctrination!! God made every person what He intended that person to be and woe to any teacher or person or department or institution that goes against His clear will! He will wipe you from the face of the earth and you will go down in history in disgrace - and you will deserve every bit of it!. REPENT OF YOUR EVIL WAYS OR THE WRATH OF THE LIVING GOD WIL FALL ON YOU. Matthew 18:6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. Stop this nonsense and teach , not wreck lives! I taught and trained teachers at university - level and get to what you were called to and not what you are abused for! |
2026-03-23 20:30:42 +02:00 | Andrew | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-03-23 18:51:40 +02:00 | Penny | Not fully | All of the above | |
2026-03-22 18:55:34 +02:00 | Ian | No I do not | All of the above | While transgender exists, it’s not an ideology. It is a very small percentage of the population and can be taught at high school. Teach the basics of biology at primary level, as you only teach the basics of other subjects. |
2026-03-22 12:08:20 +02:00 | Rabelani | No I do not | All of the above | I do not support the introduction of the ECE Toolkit. I believe the Department of Basic Education’s priorities are currently misaligned. At a time when many learners are still struggling with basic literacy and numeracy, the focus should be on strengthening reading, writing, and foundational skills. Our education system is facing serious challenges, and resources should be directed toward improving core learning outcomes. Introducing programmes like this does not address the most urgent needs of our children. |
2026-03-22 07:55:55 +02:00 | Anne | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | |
2026-03-22 06:00:58 +02:00 | Pamela | No I do not | Complete absence of public consultation | |
2026-03-22 03:37:49 +02:00 | Sally | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | |
2026-03-21 14:09:38 +02:00 | Veon | No I do not | All of the above | I do not support the implementation of the GRP4ECE toolkit in its current format. Key Concerns • The toolkit relies heavily on teacher interpretation, creating a high risk of inconsistent delivery. • Teacher capability and bias vary significantly, increasing the risk of misapplication. • Age-appropriate boundaries are not clearly defined. • Practical classroom guardrails are insufficient. • Parent communication and alignment are limited. Core Risk The concern lies in implementation, not intent. In its current form, the toolkit is a high-variability intervention, with outcomes dependent on individual teachers. Recommendation The DBE should review and refine the toolkit to include clear boundaries, structured guidance, stronger teacher support, and improved parent communication before further rollout |
2026-03-21 12:05:45 +02:00 | Laura | No I do not | All of the above | It is a parental right to nurture and protect a child from anything the parent considers harmful, no matter what the spiritual preference of the family may be. Parents are responsible for teaching their children moral values, not the state. |
2026-03-21 08:03:20 +02:00 | Mlungisi | No I do not | Undermining of religious/spiritual values | |
2026-03-20 10:20:57 +02:00 | Layla | No I do not | Undermining of religious/spiritual values | I will raise my kids as I see fit. My kids go to school to get an education, not to be indoctrinated. |
2026-03-20 10:06:23 +02:00 | Vanessa | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | Let's teach care, friendship, respect and not plant seeds of gender confusion in the majority of little people who have not even thought about their gender and probably never will. |
2026-03-20 09:35:40 +02:00 | Pieter | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | No. No. Value values first. |
2026-03-20 09:33:45 +02:00 | Winnie | Not fully | Other | While the objectives of promoting gender equality and addressing GBV are supported, I do not support the implementation of the GRP4ECE toolkit in its current format. Key Concerns • The toolkit relies heavily on teacher interpretation, creating a high risk of inconsistent delivery. • Teacher capability and bias vary significantly, increasing the risk of misapplication. • Age-appropriate boundaries are not clearly defined. • Practical classroom guardrails are insufficient. • Parent communication and alignment are limited. Core Risk The concern lies in implementation, not intent. In its current form, the toolkit is a high-variability intervention, with outcomes dependent on individual teachers. Recommendation The DBE should review and refine the toolkit to include clear boundaries, structured guidance, stronger teacher support, and improved parent communication before further rollout. |
2026-03-20 09:17:05 +02:00 | Victoria | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | It makes me angry to think that this is even under consideration. |
2026-03-20 09:02:33 +02:00 | Gemma | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | I should have the choice if I want my child exposed to that ideology or not |
2026-03-20 09:02:31 +02:00 | Gemma | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | I should have the choice if I want my child exposed to that ideology or not |
2026-03-20 08:43:37 +02:00 | Maryke | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-03-20 08:37:19 +02:00 | Gina | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-03-20 06:47:42 +02:00 | Yolandé | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-03-20 06:37:14 +02:00 | Misheck | No I do not | All of the above | There is only 2 genders and we should not confuse our children with evil agendas from the so called 1st world nations. |
2026-03-19 21:52:40 +02:00 | Hennie | Yes I do | No concern | This isn't about teaching KIDS about gender ideology, this is about equipping teachers with tools (Toolkit) in addressing and understanding potential instances of gender non-conformity and ensuring activities do not force gender bias (eg. girls cant play with cars / boys can't play with dolls) and to reduce bullying. If you have actually read the document you would understand this, and that it is stripped of even the European version's inclusion of gender information. If you have read the document and do not understand that the underpinning "ideology" is reduction of bullying and stereotyping (from students and teachers), and training teachers (not students) with information provided by experts in the field, then you prove that this is not appropriate for public debate or input. That this even beyond dearSA's level of comprehension to comment on. |
2026-03-19 21:36:55 +02:00 | Zamokuhle | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | |
2026-03-19 20:28:50 +02:00 | Lori | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-03-19 19:33:16 +02:00 | Heidi | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-03-19 17:55:45 +02:00 | J | No I do not | All of the above | It's ridiculous. Leave the children alone. They must make their own decisions without being intimidated or brain -washed. |
2026-03-19 10:44:54 +02:00 | C | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-03-19 10:38:49 +02:00 | Karen | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-03-19 10:14:49 +02:00 | Paul | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-03-19 09:53:19 +02:00 | Christina | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | First of all, I think SA should just take a look at what happened in the USA with this thing of indoctrinating kids. Kids are naive and can be easily confused. There are so many kids lives that have been destroyed because of this in the USA and they can’t even reverse their decisions which has worsened their mental health. I think as to who dates who, people should be left to figure out that themselves as they grow older. It has nothing to do with the government and the government should let kids be kids. It is sickening. |
2026-03-19 08:56:41 +02:00 | Thomas | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-03-19 06:18:16 +02:00 | Estelle | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-03-18 21:40:19 +02:00 | Chantal | No I do not | All of the above | Life is all ready difficult for kids in school and now to worry or be confused if their gender is correct puts more pressure than needed on a child. For those people who feel they don't know their gender or feel it should change is a personal matter and should not be enforced on innocent children. That should be a private matter in their own homes. |
2026-03-18 21:09:04 +02:00 | Edward | No I do not | All of the above | |
2026-03-18 20:08:45 +02:00 | NEIL | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | |
2026-03-18 19:59:23 +02:00 | Lukas | No I do not | All of the above | Transgender Ideology is an attempt to normalize mental illness. Gender dysphoria sufferers need help, not acceptance as normal. |
2026-03-18 17:00:07 +02:00 | Petrus | No I do not | Undermining of parental rights and family values | Looks like a LGBTQ trap for young minds. |
2026-03-18 16:11:13 +02:00 | JJ | No I do not | Undermining of religious/spiritual values | I reject on the basis of my belief that children be indoctrinated by illiterate teachers and devil worshippers, who associate with other brainwashed trainers to be involved with children younger than 16 years. |