By Mapaballo Borotho

- The Gauteng Department of Education is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving educators and pupils at a Soweto school.
- The investigation follows a complaint by a Grade 11 pupil who alleged that an educator made an inappropriate sexual remark to her during the second term, with another learner providing a statement supporting the allegation.
- The department says other concerns involving educators and pupils have also been raised and has vowed to protect learners while ensuring that allegations are properly investigated.
The Gauteng Department of Education is investigating allegations of sexual misconduct involving educators and pupils at the Curtis Nkondo School of Specialisation in Emndeni, Soweto.
On Friday, 7 August 2026, the school principal reported a sexual harassment complaint involving an educator to the Johannesburg Central District Dispute Management Office and requested urgent intervention.
According to the school’s report, the complaint was formally brought to the principal’s attention on the same day.
The complaint relates to an allegation by a Grade 11 pupil, who claims that an educator made an inappropriate sexual remark to her during the second term.
A second learner, who said she was present during the interaction, submitted a statement that substantially supports the allegation.
The educator has denied making the alleged inappropriate remarks.
“The educator concerned has denied making inappropriate remarks to the pupil. His written statement records his denial of the allegation and provides his account of the subsequent engagement at the principal’s office,” the Gauteng Department of Education said in a statement.
The department says broader concerns have since been raised by pupil formations and members of the school community, with allegations that other educators may be implicated in separate incidents involving pupils at the school.
The department says it will investigate the allegations without prejudging the outcome.
“We will neither protect perpetrators nor prejudge allegations. Our responsibility is to protect learners, establish the truth and ensure accountability,” the department said.
The department added that every learner attending a Gauteng school should feel safe and have their dignity protected.
The investigation remains ongoing.