Durban teacher accused of sexual grooming sacked

Durban teacher accused of sexual grooming sacked

The KZN Department of Education has dismissed a Durban teacher accused of sexually grooming one of his female pupils.

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The 33-year-old man was arrested last May after the parents of the 14-year-old girl found explicit images on her phone, allegedly sent by her teacher and reported the matter to police.

The man is alleged to have also been in a relationship with the girl.

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The KZN Education Department’s Muzi Mahlambi says the department started internal proceedings shortly afterwards.

The teenager’s father says they are relieved.

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