Allegations of sexual offencesAt St John’s College in the Eastern Cape, seven teachers face allegations of sexual abuse of pupils, which reportedly resulted in several pregnancies. In response, the Eastern Cape Department of Education placed the accused teachers on precautionary suspension pending a formal investigation. ALSO READ: Boksburg teacher fired over alleged sexual assaultsMinister Gwarube stressed that reporting sexual offences in schools is a legal obligation. The minister has already engaged with the Eastern Cape Education MEC, Fundile Gade, to ensure that these laws are enforced without exception. NOW READ: Eastern Cape education launches probe into widespread sexual abuse allegations at schools