De Waal, Elda2009-05-272009-05-272007De Waal, E. 2007. Random drug-testing: the duty to act against learners who use drugs. Acta academica, 39(2):228-246. [http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/journals.aspx?journal=19]0587-2405http://hdl.handle.net/10394/1877http://www.ufs.ac.za/templates/journals.aspx?journal=19This article explores educators’ duty in terms of running their own schools. It weighs the importance of a drug-using learner’s right to privacy against that of the school community’s security on the issue of random drug-testing. A comparison is drawn between the American and the South African situation. The point of departure is a pro-active stance on the sportsfield, leading to assistance in resistance training, the identification of the need for professional help, and the creation of a drug-free school environment. The ultimate issue is the random drug-testing of all learners.enArticle