# Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says the department will not tolerate gender-based violence against learners by educators. He was speaking outside the Protea Magistrate’s Court during the appearance of a Soweto teacher accused of raping a Grade 4 girl. Maile confirmed the teacher’s precautionary suspension. The case has been postponed to Tuesday. Maile says schools must remain safe spaces for children:
Gauteng MEC vows action against teachers sexually abusing learners [SOUND]
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