Learners at Minerva Secondary School in Alexandra have reportedly boycotted classes, demanding action over allegations of sexual harassment involving a matric teacher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The boycott is being supported by the Congress of South African Students (COSAS), with learners calling for the teacher to be removed from the school while the allegations are investigated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to reports, the allegations include claims that the teacher obtained learners’ personal cellphone numbers from a private group chat and subsequently sent inappropriate and sexually explicit messages to some learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The allegations have raised concerns among learners about their safety and the need for the school and education authorities to respond to complaints involving educators and learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Learners, supported by COSAS, are reportedly demanding that the Gauteng Department of Education intervene and take action while the allegations are investigated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reported boycott comes as learners and student organisations continue to raise concerns about the safety and protection of pupils in schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diepsloot News understands that reports are also circulating that the Gauteng Department of Education has suspended a male teacher at the school following the allegations. However, the department’s official position and details surrounding any disciplinary process should be confirmed before further conclusions are drawn.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The allegations against the teacher have not been proven, and no finding of misconduct should be treated as established fact unless confirmed through an official investigation or disciplinary process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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