JOHANNESBURG - Gauteng Department of Education MEC for Education, Lebogang Maile, is expected to visit a primary school in Soweto following allegations of sexual assault involving a teacher and a pupil.
The aunt of a Soweto primary school pupil who was sexually assaulted, allegedly by a teacher, has spoken out.
She says several attempts to speak to the principal have been unsuccessful.
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Chaos descended on the school as parents demand answers on why the teacher still reports for work.
The Gauteng Department of Education indicated in a statement on Tuesday that during the visit, Maile will outline the department's interventions to address the matter.
“MEC Maile will ascertain the circumstances surrounding this incident of alleged sexual misconduct, which has since been reported to the relevant law enforcement authorities,” the department said.