Heidelberg Correctional Facility raided by EST and SAPS

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GAUTENG - On Monday, 8 December 2025, the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU), under the leadership of Lieutenant Colonel Arends, conducted a search operation at the Heidelberg Correctional Facility. This initiative was executed in collaboration with facility management, including the Communications Department, the Emergency Support Team (EST), and various units of the South African Police Service (SAPS). The operation involved the search of over 100 inmates, resulting in the confiscation of numerous illegal items, including cellphones, chargers, earphones, a laptop, cash, dagga, tattoo machines, and various grocery items. On Wednesday, 10 December 2025, the #AGU returned to the Boksburg Correctional Facility for another search of approximately 150 inmates, resulting in the seizure of contraband such as multiple cellphones, a mini hi-fi, chargers, a knife, various grocery items, dagga, and cash. Further charges were imposed on the inmates found in possession of these contraband items. Lt ...
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SADTU welcomes deregistering of Bergview College amid rape storm

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EASTERN CAPE - The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union (SADTU) says it is highly disturbed by the uncaring and unprofessional handling of a rape incident of a seven-year-old Grade 1 learner at Bergville College in Matatiele. 

The incident, which allegedly occurred in October last year, remains unsolved, with no one apprehended to date.

According to SADTU, the school principal has not cooperated with the law enforcement authorities by refusing to undergo a DNA test, unlike other males who were in contact with the learner on the day of the incident. Furthermore, the principal and school management have not properly accounted on the internal processed they have undertaken to assist in identifying the perpetrator.

According to the learner’s mother who shared her account on social media, the principal appeared more concerned with protecting the school’s reputation than assisting the family to seek justice. Shockingly, he allegedly wrote a removal letter to transfer the learner to another school without the parents requesting such action.

"SADTU welcomes the decision of the Eastern Cape Department of Education to deregister the college for failing to provide a safe and secure environment for learners.
"While the Constitution grants everyone the right to establish independent educational institutions, these schools must remain accountable to the state, learners, and parents. Additionally, the employment of teachers and staff in these institutions should align with public schools’ policies including mandatory vetting against the National Register of Sex Offenders, said the SADTU Secretariat.

"We urge the police to investigate the case thoroughly and make arrests as a matter of urgency. Justice delayed is justice denied. We call on the South African Council for Educators (SACE) to investigate the principal’s conduct. Furthermore, we call on the Department of Basic Education to intervene and ensure that all schools – whether independent or public – implement safety policies to protect children.
"SADTU extends its full support to the learner and her family call on the Department of Basic Education as well as Social Services to provide them with psycho-social support during this stressful period," SADTU Secretariat concluded.

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