The Department of Basic Education is introducing new guidelines to regulate interactions between teachers and pupils on WhatsApp, aiming to prevent inappropriate communication. Concerns over privacy and professional boundaries have prompted the move, with officials emphasizing the need for clear rules to protect students. Schools will likely receive directives on acceptable messaging practices, though specifics on enforcement remain unclear. The policy shift reflects broader efforts to address digital safety in educational settings.
Basic education dept to set boundaries for teacher-pupil WhatsApp messages news24.com
