Gauteng teacher dismissed for impregnating a Grade 12 learner

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A Gauteng teacher was dismissed for a sexual relationship with a Grade 12 learner, which resulted in her pregnancy. The Education Labour Relations Council upheld the dismissal, finding gross misconduct. The teacher is also recommended to be permanently removed from the educator roll and declared unsuitable to work with children. The ruling was based on WhatsApp messages and financial records, despite contradictory testimony from witnesses. The teacher's defenses were rejected by the arbitrator.


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