Ivory Park teacher rape case postponed to August
Ivory Park Secondary maths teacher, Edward Steven Zunguza is accused of rape and the matter was postponed due to further investigations
An Ivory Park Secondary School mathematics teacher appeared at the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court on July 3, with the matter postponed to August 13 for further investigation.
He is accused of raping a 17-year-old learner at the school on December 25, 2025.
During his earlier bail application on March 17, the accused denied the allegations and indicated his intention to plead not guilty. He also told the court that he was cooperating with the investigating officer.
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He further assured the court that he would not attempt to contact the complainant, witnesses or her guardian, and maintained that he was not a danger to the community.
The State informed the court that the complainant was not opposed to bail being granted.
Bail was granted on March 17 under strict conditions, including that the accused may not directly or indirectly contact the victim, her family or witnesses, and may not come within 50 metres of the school.
Any breach of these conditions will result in his arrest.
The accused remains out on bail and is expected to return to court on August 13.
