The Gauteng department of education has confirmed the transfer, to a different school, of a teenage pupil who was allegedly assaulted by her teacher in March.
The grade 9 pupil from Tembisa West Secondary School is being transferred to Thuto Ke Maatla Comprehensive School, in Thembisa, at her parents request.
The pupil had to be hospitalised for days last month and underwent surgery following an alleged whipping by her teacher for not completing her homework.
