A teacher accused of raping two learners remanded in custody


  

By OBAKENG MAJE 

A teacher (47) who is accused of raping two learners aged 12 and 14 at Thakadu Primary School in Leeudoringstad, near Wolmaranstad remanded in custody until 24 May 2024. Rabane Tladi, who is also a DJ, was arrested on Tuesday after the principal and mother of the two learners registered cases at the Wolmarastad Police Station. 

According to the North West police spokesperson, Lieutenant Col Amanda Funani said the suspect would allegedly ask the two minors to help him carry books or go and fetch something at his office, where he performed sexual acts.

It is alleged that Tladi will expose his private parts and use his fingers to penetrate these learners.

“He was arrested at the school on 16 May 2024. Tladi was remanded in custody for formal bail application,” she said.

Meanwhile, the North West Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena, condemned the incident and said it is sad that the victims were allegedly abused by someone, who was supposed to protect them. 

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