A teacher at a Gauteng school was suspended for allegedly taking a pupil to have his penis pierced.
The school governing body confirmed on Wednesday that the teacher was facing a disciplinary hearing and was on paid suspension. The teacher was a governing body employee.
The school governing body would not confirm exactly why the teacher was suspended and what charges he would face.
The Gauteng Education Department said it was aware of the incident.
“The department can confirm the allegations and that the teacher is suspended,” said department spokesperson Gershwin Chuenyane.
The department said it viewed the incident in a very serious light.
No further details about the incident were available.