The organisation says the revelations highlight glaring gaps in the vetting system meant to protect children in schools.  

The Education Labour Relations Council confirmed that most of the implicated teachers are from KwaZulu-Natal, followed by Gauteng. The findings have intensified calls for stricter measures to prevent offenders from remaining within the education system.  

Director of Childline in KwaZulu-Natal, Adeshni Naicker, has condemned the misconduct, insisting that educators found guilty must be permanently removed from the profession.  

“These findings are not only a betrayal of the trust placed in educators but also a violation of the rights of our children. Schools should be safe spaces where learners can grow, thrive, and feel protected. The abuse of authority by those tasked with nurturing and educating young people is inexcusable,” Naicker stated.  

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