Principal Falsely Accused In The Cwecwe Rape Case Sues Julius Malema And Fikile Mbalula

Jaco Pieterse, the principal of Bergview College, has described how unfounded sexual assault claims have completely upended his existence.

The educator has formally filed criminal complaints against EFF leader Julius Malema and African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula at Sophiatown police headquarters.

Principal In Cwecwe Case Sues Malema And Mbalula

The legal documents cite several offences, including defamation (crimen injuria), threats of violence, and violations of South Africa’s cybercrime legislation.

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Pieterse was among three men wrongfully implicated in the alleged sexual violation of a minor at the educational institution earlier this year. The case raised a lot of controversy in the county. Many people marched calling for justice for the young girl, and some politicians even added their voices to the calls.

Jaco Pieterse Explains How the allegations disrupted his life

Pieterse has made a statement regarding how the allegations affected his life:

“It is life-changing — all aspects of my life have been affected. My education, career, physical health, and even my family have suffered. The school is still taking precautions, so I haven’t resumed my duties,” Pieterse told Kaya News outside the police station on Friday

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Forensic Evidence Clears Accused

Law enforcement officials confirmed in March 2025 that exhaustive DNA analysis failed to connect any external biological material to the seven-year-old complainant. These findings effectively exonerated the implicated individuals after months of intense public scrutiny.

The initial claims triggered widespread demonstrations across the country, with protesters demanding accountability for the alleged assault. The emotionally charged situation saw citizens mobilizing with signage calling for justice, prior to the revelation of the investigation’s conclusive results.