Gang rape claims at Glenhills Secondary school false

For the past week locals on social media have been up in arms about an alleged gang rape that took place at Glenhills Secondary school in KwaDukuza (Stanger).

KZN MEC for Education’s media liaison,  Kwazi Mthetwa said the story was false and blown out of proportion.

“After investigation we found that the girl was in fact, not raped.

“About five pupils who are in grade nine, were seen consuming alcohol outside the school.

“The girl was seen kissing a boy by a community member and she was clearly intoxicated.

“The community member then took it to Facebook where it spiraled out of control,” said Mthetwa.

Mthetwa confirmed that the girl did go to the police station but a case was not opened.

“The girl felt pressured by the community to go to the police station and open a case of rape. Upon medical investigation, it was found that there was no sign of penetration,” he said.

Mthetwa said the department is working on the lack of discipline in Glenhills Secondary.

“We do not tolerate pupils consuming alcohol. A group of people from the department has been sent to the school to investigate the matter.”

He said that the department also received reports of bullying caused by racial tension at Glenhills.

“There was an incident where an Indian boy was beaten up by a black boy.

“From investigations, we know it was sparked by racial tension and we are going to appoint a psychologist to address the matter,” said Mthetwa.

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