Maile vows to tighten checks on teachers after Soweto sexual assault allegations

Maile vows to tighten checks on teachers after Soweto sexual assault allegations

The department has urged media organisations to report the allegations responsibly, protecting the pupil's identity.

Soweto teacher denies rape allegations

Soweto teacher denies rape allegations Zandile.Khumalo Thu, 10/22/2026 - 19:56 SOWETO - Rape-accused teacher Kabelo Temba has denied forcing himself on a Grade 4 pupil.The teacher has pleaded his innocence in an exclusive interview with eNCA.He questioned allegations that the incident took place in the school toilet, arguing that the area would have been busy with pupils and staff at the time.“At that time in the morning it's very busy, and som…

GDE suspends Busisiwe Primary teacher after sexual assault allegations

The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has placed an educator at Busisiwe Primary School in Zola, Soweto, on precautionary suspension following allegations that the teacher sexually assaulted a nine-year-old Grade four learner. The post GDE suspends Busisiwe Primary teacher after sexual assault allegations appeared first on Inside Education..

Soweto teacher accused of violating a Grade 4 pupil hands himself over to police

Soweto teacher accused of violating a nine-year-old learner surrenders to police as parents demand answers; Gauteng education department places him on suspension.

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Angry residents of Zola protested outside the school yesterday, calling for justice for the child

MEC Lebogang Maile vows action after sexual assault allegations at Soweto primary school

A teacher at Busisiwe Primary School has been placed on precautionary suspension following allegations of sexual assault. It is alleged that the teacher sexually violated a Grade 4 learner at the school. The alleged assault took place earlier this month (October 8 2026) at the school in Zola, Soweto. On Wednesday, Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile visited the school to re-affirm the department’s zero-tolerance position on sexual abuse. Maile …