Staffer at top Makhanda boy’s school arrested for rape

A staff member at St Andrew’s College in Makhanda has been arrested for the alleged rape of a 7-year-old boy.

STAFFER SUSPENDED FROM MAKHANDA SCHOOL

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In a statement, headmaster Tom Hamilton says the victim is not a pupil at St Andrew’s Prep and revealed that the alleged incident occurred at a private residence off campus last year.

“We have no knowledge of reportable or inappropriate conduct having occurred at St Andrew’s  or St Andrew’s Prep during the time of the individual’s employment.”

“St Andrew’s College takes these allegations extremely seriously and will be bringing disciplinary charges against the individual concerned and initiating its own investigation into the matter”, the headmaster says.

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The school has suspended the individual who is an administrative staff member. Hamilton says that he will remain suspended until the investigation and court have reached its decision.

SCHOOL TO CONDUCT ITS OWN INVESTIGATION

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“Nothing is more important to St Andrew’s College than its duty of care to its pupils. Parents and staff have been informed of the suspension”, says Hamilton.

Eastern Cape police spokesperson Majola Nkohli confirmed the arrested of a 49-year-old man on charges of rape on Sunday and briefly appeared in court on Monday.

He will appear again on Monday at the Makhanda Magistrate’s Court for bail application.

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