Curro, a prominent private school network, finds itself embroiled in a heated debate after a recent social media post sparked outrage. The image in question depicted a stark contrast: black and white children engaged in different roles, raising uncomfortable questions about representation and equality.
The Initial Post: A Problematic Snapshot
In the now-deleted post. a picture of a black child working as a cashier at Checkers, while white children were shown withdrawing money from Capitec Bank and working as animal vets.
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The optics were undeniably troubling, and South Africans wasted no time expressing their frustration on various platforms.
Social Media Erupts
As soon as the post went live, South Africans flooded social media with their discontent. The hashtag #Curro trended, and users voiced their disappointment, questioning the school’s intentions and sensitivity. Comments poured in, ranging from incredulity to outright anger.
Following the backlash, Curro edited the post by removing the picture of the black child, leaving only the images of the white children. However, this move only fueled the fire, as many people saw it as an attempt to hide or ignore the issue. Curro further aggravated the situation by closing the comments section, preventing any further discussion or criticism.
On social media, various reactions poured in. Some users expressed their frustration and disappointment with Curro, questioning the school’s intentions. Others defended the institution, praising its efforts to showcase diversity. However, the majority of comments criticized Curro for perpetuating racial stereotypes and insensitivity.
Curro has remained silent on the allegations, refusing to address the issue publicly. Despite attempts to reach out to the school for a comment, no response has been received at the time of this article’s publication.
As the controversy surrounding Curro continues to unfold, many South Africans are calling for parents to consider alternative schooling options. Public schools are being highlighted as viable alternatives, with some individuals suggesting that they offer quality education without the racial insensitivity associated with Curro.
Here are some of the reactions below:
They have since removed the picture on their FB page. weekly it’s Curro. This is madness pic.twitter.com/KsRjVbipH0
— Rodney (@Ron_YNWA) April 1, 2024
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Bathong Curro?? pic.twitter.com/LcBF4v3dCt
— Witness Mandisa (@WitnessMandisa1) March 31, 2024
I love Curro they keep showing elites flames…
There and there they always remind the wokes of their belonging pic.twitter.com/Ms4erId488
— Minister of Electricity ⚡️ (@VITO_G_Wagon) April 1, 2024
Curro. What do you think of this picture of Curro? pic.twitter.com/7kyvMmC7g0
— Koena Moabelo (@Koena_za) April 1, 2024
Is this an April Fool’s joke Curro? pic.twitter.com/s2w9hPQ1dq
— Xoli Zondo (MBA) (@XoliswaZondo) March 31, 2024
They edited the post, removed the Black girl and closed comments.
If no harm was intended, then why not put down the entire post. pic.twitter.com/3vSlUoY6J7
— Xolisa (@Xolisa_Dambuza) March 31, 2024
Curro is not beating the allegations I’m afraid. 🙆🏽♀️
Anyways, we have a number of really good public schools, I’d encourage parents to explore these options. https://t.co/kMh9pj5vGs
— Nolwazi Tusini (@NolwAzi_Tusini) March 31, 2024
At this point the problem is the black people that continue to send their black kids to Curro… Curro is forever entangled in racism…
— EdLady (@thatyummymama) April 1, 2024
