Lerato Mbhiza
THE Gauteng Department of Education has launched an investigation into a series of rape allegations in Hope School, a school for the physically disabled pupils in Westcliff.
The investigation comes in the wake of a recent incident where it is alleged a Matriculant molested a Grade 4 pupil at the school’s boarding facilities.
The department said there was another incident earlier in 2023, involving a Grade 9 boy and a Grade 8 girl.
The GDE is also investigating ill-discipline among the pupils and maladministration at the school.
Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona confirmed that the department is aware of two alleged rape incidents at the Johannesburg-based school.
“The most recent incident took place on Thursday, 26 October, where a Grade 12 boy learner allegedly raped a Grade 4 boy learner at the school boarding facility.
“A previous incident took place on 14 February 2023, where a Grade 9
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