Cape Argus reports that a case of crimen injuria has been filed against a member of the School Governing Body (SGB) and volunteer at Eastville Primary School in Mitchells Plain.
The allegations involve the individual reportedly exposing herself to students and making inappropriate comments about their private parts. Additionally, she is accused of providing sexual education in an inappropriate manner by teaching a song related to the subject. A voice note by a staff member at the school expressing her shock and disgust was shared widely on Friday. The matter has since been reported to the police and the Western Cape Education Department (WCED for investigation. Millicent Merton of the WCED said the matter was being probed. Counselling support has been made available for any affected learners. Police spokesperson, Sergeant Wesley Twigg confirmed that the matter was under investigation. Community leader and activist Philadelphia Hartzenberg said that parents were outraged and were rallying to protest outside of the school.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Genevieve Serra at Cape Argus
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