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'This was a brutal sexual attack on a learner': Gauteng teacher accused of raping pupil is fired

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A Gauteng teacher arrested for allegedly raping a pupil has been fired from his position.
A Gauteng teacher arrested for allegedly raping a pupil has been fired from his position.
PHOTO: Duncan Alfreds, News24

A Gauteng teacher arrested in 2021 in connection with allegations that he raped a pupil has been axed from his position.

The Umqhele Secondary School teacher was accused of raping the 17-year-old pupil on the school premises in Ivory Park, Midrand.

In a recent ruling, the Education Labour Relations Council said: "This was a brutal sexual attack on a learner by an educator who is supposed to be the protector of the learner in the school environment."

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