As a parent when you leave your child at school, you expect them to be in a safe space, But, as we know sexual assault or abuse is rife in South Africa and schools are not spareed from this scourge. Whether it’s sexual abuse committed by a learner on another learner or a teacher on learner, many parents are left confused, isolated, and unsure of where to turn when these incidences occur as the lines of accountability are often blurred. I have a mom whose girl child was sexually assaulted by a fellow learner, and she wants to highlight this issue and its impact on the wider community.

<p>As a parent when you leave your child at school, you expect&nbsp;them to be in a safe space, But, as we know sexual assault or&nbsp;abuse is rife in South Africa and schools are not spareed from&nbsp;this scourge. Whether it&rsquo;s sexual abuse committed by a learner&nbsp;on another learner or a teacher on learner, many parents are&nbsp;left confused, isolated, and unsure of where to turn when these&nbsp;incidences occur as the lines of accountability are often blurred.&nbsp;I have a mom whose girl child was sexually assaulted by a fellow&nbsp;learner, and she wants to highlight this issue and its impact on&nbsp;the wider community.</p>

<p>METRO FM Talk with Faith Mangope </p>