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Teens Accused of ‘Toilet Rape’ Appear at Alexandra Magistrate’s Court
East Bank High was home to a shocking case, where three youth made their first appearance in the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court for being guilty of “toilet rape”. On April 17, six persons, namely two boys and a girl learner suspected to be an accessory to the crime, were admitted to the court.
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This episode, which involved the gang-raping of a 14-year-old girl in the school toilet, happened on February 8. The court sent the juveniles to a shelter, ordering the police to file a final report by May 27.
This fact is appalling as it underscores the urgent need to improve security measures to provide safe spaces for South Africa’s students.
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