A teacher has been suspended following allegations that he raped a Grade 10 pupil at Toli High school in Lusikisiki.
The Eastern Cape Department of Education MEC Fundile Gade said he learnt with shame of the recent rape allegations. The incident was reported on September 24.
The district has swiftly moved to suspend the alleged perpetrator, while investigation is under way, said Department spokesperson Mali Mtima.
The Department said the pupil was receiving support from the Education Social Support Services unit ESSS that included counselling and debriefing sessions.
Since the alleged incident has caused distress and trauma to the schools community, the School Governing Body SGB visited the home of the alleged victim.
