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The Citizen
30-05-2025
- The Citizen
Grade 2 learner assaulted, allegedly by staff member at Joburg school
As the country marks Child Protection Week, disturbing reports of sexual abuse involving young learners continue to surface, raising serious questions about safety in schools. Southern Courier reports that one such case has emerged at Laerskool Dalmondeor in Johannesburg South, where a Grade 2 learner was assaulted, allegedly by a staff member. Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has expressed deep concern following the incident. The incident reportedly took place last Wednesday in one of the school's cloakrooms. According to the Gauteng Department of Education (GDE), the learner's mother alleged that her child was assaulted by a general assistant and opened a case at Mondeor Police Station that same day. It is understood that the school only became aware of the allegation on Tuesday when police visited the premises and arrested the implicated staff member. Police investigations into the matter are ongoing. The accused remains in custody and will be precautionarily removed from his position at the school, pending further developments. 'The GDE takes allegations of this nature extremely seriously,' said the department in a statement. 'The safety, protection, and psychological well-being of all learners remain our foremost priority.' Chiloane condemned the incident in the strongest terms and emphasised the importance of tightening safety measures at all educational institutions. 'It is heartbreaking that a child could be subjected to such trauma in a place meant to nurture and protect them,' said Chiloane. 'This incident is a painful reminder of the urgent need to strengthen protective measures in all learning environments and ensure that no child is ever subjected to harm while under our care.' The GDE has committed to offering psycho-social support to the learner and their family. Southern Courier has contacted Mondeor SAPS for further comment. Breaking news at your fingertips… Follow Caxton Network News on Facebook and join our WhatsApp channel. Nuus wat saakmaak. Volg Caxton Netwerk-nuus op Facebook en sluit aan by ons WhatsApp-kanaal. Read original story on At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
The Citizen
30-05-2025
- The Citizen
School staff member arrested for alleged sexual of grade 2 pupil
Police arrested the suspect on Wednesday, after the pupil's mother opened a case at the Mondeor Police Station. A staff member from Laerskool Dalmondeor, in the south of Johannesburg, has been arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a Grade 2 pupil on school grounds. Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) spokesperson Steve Mabona said police arrested the suspect on Wednesday, after the pupil's mother opened a case at Mondeor Police Station. Arrest 'According to information at our disposal, the pupil's mother alleges that her child was sexually assaulted by the suspect on Wednesday, 21 May 2025, in one of the school's cloakrooms. 'The mother reportedly opened a case at Mondeor Police Station that same day. Other details surrounding the incident remain unclear, and the matter was unknown to the school until Tuesday, 27 May 2025, when police acted on the complaint and arrived at the school to arrest the implicated staff member,' Mabona said. Mabona added that the circumstances surrounding the incident are currently being investigated by the police. 'The alleged perpetrator remains in custody, and he will be precautionarily removed as a staff member at the school.' ALSO READ: AfriForum accuses NPA of playing to public gallery in Cwecwe rape case 'Incident disturbing' Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane said he is deeply disturbed by the alleged sexual assault of a Grade 2 girl pupil by a staff member at the Laerskool Dalmondeor. 'It is heartbreaking that a child could be subjected to such trauma in a place meant to nurture and protect them. We condemn this alleged act in the strongest terms and call for the law to take its full course. 'This incident takes place during Child Protection Week, a period dedicated to raising awareness about the rights, safety, and dignity of children. It is a painful reminder of the urgent need to strengthen protective measures in all learning environments and ensure that no child is ever subjected to harm while under our care,' said Chiloane. Child safety The GDE said it takes allegations of this nature 'extremely seriously'. 'The safety, protection, and psychological well-being of all pupils remains our foremost priority,' the department said. NOW READ: BREAKING: Main suspect in murder of Olorato Mongale shot dead in KZN
TimesLIVE
29-05-2025
- TimesLIVE
General assistant arrested for alleged sexual assault of grade 2 pupil
A general assistant at Laerskool Dalmondeor in Johannesburg was arrested on Tuesday in connection with an alleged sexual incident involving a grade 2 pupil last week. 'The learner's mother alleges that her child was sexually assaulted by a general assistant on Wednesday, May 21, in one of the school's cloakrooms. The mother reportedly opened a case at Mondeor Police Station the same day,' Gauteng education department spokesperson Steve Mabona said on Thursday. The case was unknown to the school until police arrived to arrest the implicated staff member. 'The circumstances are being investigated by the police. The alleged perpetrator remains in custody, and he will be precautionarily removed from the school,' Mabona said. Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane said he was deeply disturbed by the alleged incident. The department said it took such allegations seriously. 'The safety, protection and psychological wellbeing of all learners remains our foremost priority. 'It is heartbreaking that a child could be subjected to such trauma in a place meant to nurture and protect them. We condemn this alleged act in the strongest terms and call for the law to take its full course,' Chiloane said. He said the arrest took place during Child Protection Week, a period dedicated to raising awareness about the rights, safety and dignity of children. 'It is a painful reminder of the urgent need to strengthen protective measures in all learning environments and ensure that no child is ever subjected to harm while under our care,' Chiloane said.
