JOHANNESBURG - The Bergview College principal, falsely accused of raping 7-year-old Cwecwe, is fighting back.
Jaco Pieterse says this case has turned his life upside down.
He's now laid crimen injuria charges against EFF leader, Julius Malema, ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, and Eastern Cape Education MEC, Fundile Gade.
"I'm very relieved that the truth came out but I'm also determent to ensure that people that they can't make any false and reckless statements on social media or the media," said Pieterse.
Pieterse's case has been taken up by AfriForum. The civil society group hopes the case sends a clear warning against reckless public accusations.
eNCA's Theodor Mashele reports.