Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has described as unfortunate the postponement of the case against a Soweto teacher accused of raping a grade four learner. The accused Kabelo Temba made a brief appearance in the Protea Magistrates Court on Thursday morning where the case was postponed to next Tuesday, the third of November. WATCH | Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says the department is addressing the teacher misconduct matter and wants to send a clear message that allegations of learner abuse will be taken seriously and acted on. https://t.co/wymt3CKZsP — SABC News (@SABCNews) October 29, 2026 The matter was postponed to allow the accused’s new lawyer time to familiarise himself with the case. The 59-year-old teacher at Busisiwe Primary School is alleged to have raped the 9-year-old pupil in the school toilets earlier this month. Maile spoke to SABC News outside the courtroom. “The case has been postponed and for us it’s unfortunate because we would want this matter to be processed as soon as possible because a minor is involved and she’s very traumatized and affected. And we have already organized support but as we have said last week, we have instructed the school to deal with her issue cautiously whilst making sure that she also does not lose at school.” VIDEO | Teacher in court for allegedly raping a Grade 4 learner
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has described as unfortunate the postponement of the case against a Soweto teacher
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