South Africa: Media Statement - Basic Education Committee Chairperson Condemns Rape of Young Learner At School

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The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education today condemned in the strongest possible terms the rape of a Grade-1 learner at a Soshanguve school, allegedly by a general worker.

Committee Chairperson Ms Bongiwe Mbinqo-Gigaba said the incident goes against everything that is expected of a school community. "Our leaners should feel and, in fact, be safe when they are in the school environment. No learner should fear going to school for whatever reason. The fact that the allegations are against a general worker also speaks to checking into the backgrounds of all staff that are employed to work at our schools, before appointment."

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