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Pregnant Learner Case: Section27 Secures Justice After Educator Assault

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za

3-minute read
10 April 2025 | 14:44 CAT

Section27 secures justice for a pregnant learner assaulted by an educator, highlighting the urgent need for safer school environments and stronger protection for learners across South Africa. (Image – Section27)

Section27 has once again demonstrated its commitment to advancing learners’ rights, following a landmark development involving a learner who fell pregnant after being assaulted by an educator.

Speaking to Radio Islam International, Section27 candidate attorney Fatima Laher confirmed that the organisation successfully represented the learner, ensuring that justice was served.

“This case is a painful reminder of the systemic challenges learners, especially young girls, face within the education system,” said Laher.

The incident highlights broader concerns about learner pregnancy in schools, with Laher explaining that in many instances, the perpetrators are in positions of authority.

“This learner fell pregnant after being assaulted by an educator – a person entrusted with protecting learners. It’s unacceptable, and the school’s failure to act initially worsened the trauma,” Laher added.

Section27’s intervention resulted in the perpetrator being held accountable, setting a critical precedent for similar cases in future.

The case also reignites debate on the role of schools in safeguarding learners. Laher emphasised that schools are obligated to provide support mechanisms for pregnant learners and survivors of abuse.

“We must not lose sight of the right to education. Learners who fall pregnant — whether by choice or through assault — have the right to continue with their schooling without stigma or discrimination,” she said.

The organisation called for stronger reporting mechanisms and protective policies within schools. “Schools must create safe environments where learners can report abuse without fear of reprisal. Educators should be role models, not perpetrators,” urged Laher.

As learner pregnancy rates in South Africa remain a cause for concern, this case brings into sharp focus the urgent need for policy implementation, accountability, and comprehensive support systems.

The victory for the learner is not just a personal triumph but a step towards justice for many others facing similar circumstances.

“This is why Section27 exists — to ensure that the constitutional rights of all learners are protected and enforced,” concluded Laher.

Listen to the full interview on Your World Today with Mufti Yusuf Moosagie and Fatima Laher here.

 

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