There are now demands to close Machiu Primary School down until a police investigation has concluded – Photo: Google Maps
There are now demands to close Machiu Primary School down until a police investigation has concluded – Photo: Google Maps
This is a punch to the gut, and then some. Parents at a school in Gqeberha’s northern suburbs are absolutely furious, after a six-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a member of staff. The incident, reported on Tuesday, is sending shockwaves across the country.
Gqeberha school rape: Six-year-old allegedly attacked by general worker
The Grade R pupil, according to local reports, had made her way to the bathroom at Machiu Primary School earlier this week. It’s understood that the suspect then pounced on her in the stalls, committing a reprehensible act of sexual violence against his defenceless victim.
In fact, the incident has hospitalised the young learner, such was the brutality of this crime. The local community is, quite understandably, spitting feathers. A group of parents arrived at the Gqeberha school on Thursday, demanding for an immediate closure of the facility.
Parents of Machiu Primary pupils take a stand
Tempers and emotions ran high at the school gates, as staff members were confronted by a host of apoplectic mothers and fathers. In a short clip posted online, the mood of the community is laid bare – and the demand for a swift course of justice is now non-negotiable.
Parents at Machiu Primary in Salt Lake, Gqeberha have entered the school grounds and are demanding that the school be closed. This as a six-year-old Kwazakhele girl recovers in hospital after allegedly being raped by a general worker at the school.
— SA REPORTS (@MARIUSBROODRYK) August 18, 2022
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What we know about the Gqeberha school rape so far…
The man accused of this atrocious crime is the school’s general worker.
Police spokesperson Colonel Priscilla Naidu has since confirmed that a case has been registered with SAPS in Gqeberha, but parents and caregivers remain apprehensive – given that the accused was still ‘on duty’ after the report was filed. It’s no wonder locals are up in arms…
a 6 year old girl from Machiu primary school in PE was raped on the school grounds ???? our girls are safe nowhere , how are you supposed to raise a child in this country without constant fear?
— littlebodybigheart (@princesssmeera) August 18, 2022
