Earlier, IOL News reported that the Bergview College's senior management sought legal recourse by filing an urgent application to prevent the MEC from revoking the school’s registration.

The application, led by trustees of the Wizkid Trust - Daniel Christiaan van Zyl, Lydia van Zyl, and Marilynne Joy Kilian - calls for immediate judicial intervention to contest Gade’s decision.

The case of rape involving a minor has prompted a multi-agency response, with the Ministries of Police, Social Development, Justice, and Education, as well as all relevant law enforcement bodies, actively involved in the ongoing investigation.

The Police Ministry has mobilised its Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit (SAPS FCS) to ensure a thorough inquiry, while the Justice Ministry is conducting a vetting process for all staff members at Bergview College.

Furthermore, the MEC of Social Development in the province, Bukiwe Fanta, has visited Cwecwe’s family to provide them with essential psycho-social support, the statement added.

Gade has made it clear that while the school’s operating license will not be entirely revoked at this moment, it must still ensure a conducive and safe environment for learning.

“I am now hopeful that as the ECDoE we at least contributed in ensuring the wheels of justice turn again, and this time they turn fast in favour of Cwecwe and her family,” Gade added.

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