A 39-year-old teacher from a local
primary school in Kraaifontein has been arrested for allegedly raping a
12-year-old learner multiple times.
Captain FC van Wyk said according to
initial investigation the victim was picked up by the suspect on six different
occasions over a period of several months, while the victim was on her way home
from school.
The suspect allegedly took her to
his house and raped her. The teacher is
expected to appear in the Blue Downs
Magistrate Court
Van Wyk said the suspect was
arrested after the 12 year-old reported the incident at Kraaifontein Police.
“It is not clear why the victim did
not come forward earlier, Kraaifontein police detective will also investigate if
there were more victims.
The victim is currently receiving
counseling from the victim’s support unit. Crimes against innocent woman and children
remains a high priority for the South African Police services and perpetrator’s
of sexual exploitation will be dealt with harshly,” Van Wyk added
Meanwhile the Western Cape
Department of Education Spokesperson Paddy Attwell said the matter was not
reported to the WCED however they are shocked at the allegations against the
teacher.
Attwell added that a district officer will be contacting the police today to
try and obtain further details so we can begin with our own investigation as
a matter of urgency.
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