Friday, June 30, 2006

Local pricipal suspended on sex charges

By Chanel September

A primary school principal suspected of indecent assault and possession of child pornography has been suspended. The Department of Education in the Western Cape suspended the school principal after receiving affidavits from parents. Education MEC Cameron Dugmore says that the department will keep a close eye on the court proceedings and will conduct their own investigation. The suspect was granted bail on Wednesday in the Bellville Magistrate Court. Counselling for the pupils and parents have been arranged by education officials. Meanwhile an; acting principal has been assigned to take over when the new school term begins.

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