Gauteng Education MEC responds to alleged sexual assault of Grade 8 girl at Villa Liza Secondary School.
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile has expressed concern over an alleged attempted sexual assault involving learners at Villa Liza Secondary School in Boksburg.
According to a preliminary incident report received by the Gauteng Department of Education, the incident allegedly took place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, during school dismissal.
The department said a Grade 8 girl learner went to the school toilets when two male learners allegedly followed her inside.
The two learners allegedly restrained the girl and attempted to remove some of her clothing.
