Cape Town teacher sentenced to 5 years imprisonment for sexually assaulting a pupil

“The crimes are serious and the nature and prevalence cannot be overlooked. The aggravating factor is that you did not only sexually assault a child, but you did it in your capacity as an educator in a school environment.

“You abused your position as a teacher. You took away his innocence – spoiling his whole high school experience because he was in his first year when the incident happened.” The defence told the court that the convicted sexual offender has a small child that he supports together with its mom and his unemployed sister as perThe court heard that a report by a probation officer recommended that his sentence be suspended “because he does not pose a threat to society and is not affiliated with any gang.”

Ralarala stated that the court cannot agree with that. “Although a suspended sentence and rehabilitation are recommended, the court finds that it will not fit the nature of the crime. Imprisonment will fit the crime, the interests of society, and make you a better citizen and better role model for your child.”

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