By BAKANG MOKOTO
4 September 2025- A Deputy Principal (53) at Bronkhorstspruit Primary School appeared at the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court. He is facing charges of 3 counts of rape for allegedly raping a learner (8) from the school.
It is alleged that from June 2024 until August 2025, on three occasions, the accused raped the child in the school premises during school hours.
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) regional spokesperson in Gauteng, Lumka Mahanjana said this was discovered after the mother of the child noticed that the child was walking strangely. Mahanjana said upon enquiring, the child disclosed to the mother what had happened.
“The mother reported the matter to the police, and the accused was arrested on 01 September 2025. In court, the matter was postponed to 11 September 2025, for a scheduled 6 bail application, and the state intends to oppose the accused’s release on bail,” she said.
The Guardian 