"It is alleged that the suspect was on her way home when she was confronted by the suspect, who pulled her hair after which she fell down. When she was down, she was kicked by the alleged suspect," said Myburgh.

She further stated that members of the Leeudoringstad Police Station are still investigating the case and no arrests have been made yet.

Meanwhile, OFM News reported that the alleged perpetrator has been temporarily suspended, pending formal hearing, after she admitted to assaulting the victim. The Education Department, together with the Social Development Department, have been assigned to render counselling services to the victim and other learners.

OFM News/Kekeletso Mosebetsi