The girl's teacher is now allegedly in trouble with the provincial education authorities after the alleged beating.

The Mokati Primary School pupil was allegedly left with a swollen right hand after the beating and was treated at a local clinic.

The incident allegedly took place at Mmotong village outside Polokwane on June 11.

The teacher allegedly accused the girl of making a noise and being disruptive.

The girl's mother, who cannot be named to protect the identity of the victim, said she was angry about the incident.

She said the teacher took her daughter to the local clinic because her hand was swollen.

Provincial education's Pat Kgomo condemned the alleged whipping. He said the department would send officials to investigate the matter.

• This article was first published in the printed newspaper on 18 June 2012

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Wed May 22 22:50:32 SAST 2013 ::

Jun 22, 2012

MsKROSE

ANOTHER FOOL, eeish this retards, WHAT IS YOUR PROBLEM? such anger, frustrations, WHY .
STOP TAKING IT OUT ON THIS CHILDREN,

MOKATI PRIMARY SCHOOL TEACHER F### u , piece of S###

YOU ARE THE BIGGEST #333
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