Education officials to visit Reiger Park school
Officials from Gauteng Education is set to visit a Reiger Park school in the East Rand on Monday after video footage and photos emerged of a former principle in a compromising position with girls in his office.
The department's Psycho-Social Unit and officials will visit the school to "conduct [a] necessary intervention".
Spokesperson Steve Mabona says the team will provide counselling to all the affected learners and assist parents who are in contact with police.
"The disturbing part is that most of this activities was happening at the school, in his office. We are very much disappointed. Our learners are supposed to be protected."
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Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, expressed her disappointment and shock over allegations of sexual abuse in schools at a media briefing on Sunday.
Motshekga reiterated her call to parents to teach children about their rights.
"It's to teach children about their rights, their bodies and just give them the confidence to speak out. Also to work with parents so that they can help to see if there are signs that are suspicious and are able to report. Girls feel ashamed that somebody made a sexual remark, they feel guilty and don't speak about and that is how they get it to continue."
The principal has since been reported to the South African Council of Educators (SACE) and could be struck off the roll of educators.