Western Cape female teacher investigated for sexual harassment
The teacher is accused of sending inappropriate texts, as well as explicit images and videos of herself to a Grade 7 pupil.
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CAPE TOWN - Police have confirmed they're investigating a female teacher at Harvester Primary School in Westridge, Mitchells Plain, for sexual harassment.
The teacher is accused of sending inappropriate texts, as well as explicit images and videos of herself to a Grade 7 pupil.
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It's been reported that the teacher and the schoolboy started interacting on social network platform TikTok, before moving communication to WhatsApp.
The Western Cape Education Department said it has also launched its own probe into the allegations, and counselling is being provided to the learner concerned.
"No arrests have been made as yet, and the circumstances surrounding this incident are still under investigation. Anyone who may have information regarding this incident is kindly requested to contact Crime Stop on 08600 10111," said Police spokesperson FC van Wyk.