On 2 February 2021, Kuruman Regional Court found 58-year-old Allan Charles Reed guilty of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old learner.
The assault happened on 15 February 2015 in a classroom when the victim went to Reed for assistance as her teacher. The matter was reported to the police on 20 February 2015 and Reed was arrested on 23 February 2015. The accused was granted bail, although the state opposed it.
On 3 February 2021 he was sentenced to six years direct imprisonment, two years suspended for five years. The accused was also declared unfit to possess a firearm and his name will also be entered on the National Register of Sexual offenders.
The FCS Provincial Head in Northern Cape, Brigadier Nicky Mills commended the Kuruman FCS commander, Captain Caren Nel for her commitment and hard work which led to the incarceration of the perpetrator.
