Dear Sithabile

You are absolutely right to refuse this teacher’s demands, which are wicked and wrong. Many people would agree with me that this teacher should not be allowed to teach in any school after behaving in this way. Please, Sithabile, don’t stop going to his classes, but you must act quickly before he hurts you. Sexual abuse is wrong. Tell a friend, your parents or another teacher and get help.

If you don’t think anyone will believe you, confide in a close friend and make sure that if the teacher asks you to stay behind, the friend stays too. If the teacher insists that you stay alone, make sure your friend remains close enough to hear. If the teacher repeats this behaviour, then scream and let your friend be witness to what is happening. Refer the matter to the head of your school immediately. You should also go to the police, or contact an organisation that helps children who are being badly treated, beaten or sexually abused.

Auntie Stella