By KEDIBONE MOLAETSI
A girl (13) was allegedly raped by her teacher in Kimberley. Northern Cape police spokesperson, Brig Mohale Ramatseba said the SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit has arrested a teacher (41) regarding the incident.
“The police are investigating the rape of a 13-year-old female scholar. It is alleged that the 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,” Ramatseba said.
The suspect briefly appeared at Kimberley Magistrate’s Court and was remanded in custody until his next appearance on 19 November 2020.
Meanwhile, South African Women Fight Back campaign co-ordinator, Bronwyn Litkie said: “We are proud to encourage women to fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). For too long, victims of GBV have remained silent, and it is time to break the silence.
“We cannot fight this alone and we need to stand up as a nation and say that #EnoughIsEnough. Let us turn our words into actions and stand up against GBV. SAWFB is a community of united women who network to bring about legislative change and support for all women and children in SA.”
Litkie added that through non-violent and collaborative engagement, they lobby to combat GBV and hold government and other authorities accountable for the safety, empowerment, equality and justice for all.
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