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The Star reports that outrage has erupted in Kagiso over the appointment as acting principal of the John Martin Catholic School of a man who was apparently dismissed by the Gauteng Education Department (GDE) for sexually assaulting and harassing learners at another school in 2014.
Concerned community members and parents went to the private primary school in Kagiso, Mogale City, on Wednesday after allegations of sexual harassment and rape were levelled against acting principal Motsamai Molete on social media on Tuesday evening. Molete, a former teacher at Phahama Secondary School in Mohlakeng, was accused of having been fired by the GDE in relation to seven charges of sexually assaulting and harassing learners in 2014. GDE spokesperson Steve Mabona confirmed on Tuesday that Molete was dismissed by the department for misconduct concerning sexually assaulting a learner and improper and disgraceful conduct of a sexual nature towards learners. “He lodged an appeal; however, the Gauteng Education MEC Mr Panyaza Lesufi upheld the disciplinary committee’s decision to dismiss Mr Molete,” Mabona indicated. The GDE indicated that it was not aware of Molete’s appointment and position at the private school. “Consequently, upon learning of this, GDE officials were sent to the school to further investigate … they found the principal absent and unreachable for engagement. Despite this, the department has taken the decision to convene a meeting with the Catholic Institute of Education this evening (Wednesday) … to discuss this matter further,” Mabona said.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Chulumanco Mahamba at The Star
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