Deputy principal accused on homophobic bullying leading to 12 year old's suicide
A deputy principle has been found guilty of ill-treatment, blasphemy and homophobic abuse leading to a learners suicide.
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A deputy principle has been found guilty of ill-treatment, blasphemy and homophobic abuse leading to a learners suicide.
Gauteng education MEC Matome Chiloane will today release the findings of an independent investigation into the circumstances
An investigation ordered by the Gauteng Education MEC revealed substantial evidence supporting allegations of emotional and homophobic abuse, by the deputy principal at Khehlekile Primary School towards Mbatha, contributing to his decision to end his life.
Sibusiso from Thokoza in Ekurhuleni died on 23 October after he allegedly hanged himself at home.
On the Monday morning of October 23, a cheerful Sibusiso Mbatha woke up and went to buy a few items for his home