Teacher, pupil ‘affair’ probed

An investigation is underway by Bishops Diocesan College in Cape Town following reports that a school teacher had engaged in a sexual relationship with a matric pupil, says top Cape Town lawyer William Booth, who is assisting her.

“As far as I am aware there are no criminal charges,” Booth said.

This follows reports that the teacher had had an affair with an 18-year-old pupil from the exclusive private school. She has since resigned.

Things reportedly went sour when the pupil, whose name was not immediately available, tried to break it off with the teacher and informed his parents of the relationship.

“She’s under a lot of stress,” said Booth. He said that much of what was reported was speculative, and that some information was incorrect.

He would not be drawn on what was incorrect. He said that the teacher had not been through a disciplinary procedure before she resigned.

She has also not left South Africa, Booth added.

In the meantime, Booth said he was waiting for her to be properly advised on her rights as the situation unfolds.

The provincial department of education previously said that because Bishops was a private school, it could not comment on the matter.

Bishops principal Guy Pearson said in a statement on Friday evening: “Bishops is currently investigating allegations that there has been serious misconduct by one of its teachers. The teacher has resigned with immediate effect and the school is conducting a full investigation.” – News24 Wire