Eastern Cape teacher axed after attempting to seduce boy, 13

In a second incident, the pupil testified that the teacher called him to the storeroom, closed the door and tried to kiss him, but he refused.

In one of the encounters, the teacher told the boy she loved him more than his mother and there was no-one else she loved except him.

A witness, a 13-year-old Pharamakhulo Senior Primary School pupil, testified that he was requested by the teacher to stand outside the door and ensure that no-one had access to the classroom.

He said he did not know what happened inside the classroom, but was told by the other pupil.

In her testimony, the teacher said the boy was making noise, disturbing other pupils and copying their work.

She said she approached him to discipline him and that other pupils requested to go on break so she released them.

The teacher said she closed the door because it was windy and denied trying to kiss the boy, but did ask him to come closer.

She admitted giving him the money but said it was for a haircut.

Commissioner Siziwe Gcayi found the teacher guilty and instructed that she be dismissed with immediate effect.

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