Attempted sexual assault reported at a school in Gauteng
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On 20 August, an attempted sexual assault involving a Grade 8 pupil occurred at Villa Liza Secondary School in Boksburg, Gauteng. Two male pupils allegedly followed the girl into the school toilets, restrained her, and attempted to remove her clothing before being interrupted by school cleaning staff. Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile described the incident as extremely serious, emphasizing that schools must remain safe environments for pupils. The incident was reported to local authorities, and a criminal case was opened at the Dawn Park Police Station.
Consequences
The Gauteng Department of Education is cooperating with a South African Police Service investigation and will simultaneously initiate school-level disciplinary processes. The department has also committed to providing psychosocial support to the victim and her family while monitoring the situation at the school.
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