Sex horror in the classroom
Monday, August 18, 2014

A primary school in Gaborone
The acting head teacher of the school, Misha Israel said the matter was dealt with by the school’s guidance teacher. Israel went out of the office to go and call the guidance and senior teachers. They came after a long discussion outside.
But all hell broke loose as the teachers and Israel became uncooperative as The Monitor reporter sought answers. They denied that the incident was ‘rape’. One of the teachers said if this was a rape incident, the matter could have been reported to the police. The deputy head teacher wanted to know the definition of rape from this reporter.
His horrific actions, betraying the trust placed in him to protect children have rightly been met with the full force of the law. Whilst we commend the court’s decision, this case forces us to confront uncomfortable truths about safeguarding our children and the lifelong scars such abuse leaves.Magistrate Kefilwe Resheng’s firm sentencing sends a powerful message that those who harm children will face severe consequences. Her words rightly...