Bronkhorstspruit – The arrested 53-year-old Deputy Principal of a primary school has appeared at the Bronkhorstspruit Magistrate’s Court, Gauteng, on allegations that he sexually assaulted an 8-year-old learner.
The deputy principal, who has not yet been named, is facing three counts of rape for allegedly raping a learner from his school.
It is alleged that from June 2024 until August 2025, on three occasions, the accused raped the child in the school premises during school hours.
This was discovered after the mother of the child noticed that the child was walking strangely.
Upon enquiring, the child disclosed to the mother what had happened.
The mother reported the matter to the police, and the accused was arrested on 1 September 2025.
The accused appeared in court today, Wednesday, 3 September 2025, and was remanded in custody.
The matter was adjourned to 11 September 2025, for a scheduled 6 bail application.
National Prosecuting Authority Gauteng spokesperson Lumka Mahanjana said the State intends to oppose bail.
