Northern Cape teacher nabbed following pupil’s rape
The man was arrested on 13 November and should be appearing in court soon, police said.
Picture: iStock
A Kimberley primary school teacher has been arrested for the alleged rape of a 13-year-old girl pupil.
Police spokesperson, Brigadier Mohale Ramatseba, said the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit was now investigating the alleged rape.
“It is alleged that the 41-year-old male educator raped the victim on several occasions between September and October 2020. The suspect is a teacher of the victim and is employed at a local primary school in Kimberley.
“The suspect was arrested on 13 November and should be appearing in court soon. Police investigations continue.”
Compiled by Makhosandile Zulu
For more news your way, download The Citizen’s app for iOS and Android.
