Bluff schoolgirls traumatised following allegations of inappropriate teacher behaviour

Bluff schoolgirls traumatised following allegations of inappropriate teacher behaviour

A Bluff schoolgirl says she and other pupils at Grosvenor Girls' High School have been left traumatised by an incident allegedly involving a male teacher there.


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They have accused the man of sexually harassing three learners by touching them inappropriately.

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Other allegations have also been made by learners.  

Angry pupils and parents protested at the school on Friday and Monday, demanding the teacher's removal.

The man was chased off the premises. 

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The KwaZulu-Natal Education Department says it is investigating and has sent officials to conduct a hearing at Grosvenor.

Parents say they are very concerned.

"We will be back there, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - for the rest of the year if we have to, to make sure he does not attend the school anymore."

The parent said they will not rest until the issue is resolved.

"We will be back to make sure he leaves so that our girls are safe."


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