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Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN [GALLERY] Smiles and tears as kids go back to school Local Popular Topics * 2018 matric results * African National Congress ANC * Overstrand fire * Back to School View all in Latest Springbok captain Siya Kolisi (L) passes the ball as he takes part in a training session at the Stade de France Stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on 9 November 2018, on the eve of the international rugby union test match against France. Picture: AFP Parly Sports committee says Siya Kolisi's comments on quotas 'unfortunate' Sport * Picture: @SAPoliceService/Twitter Hawks working with international counterparts to identify drug smuggling cartel Local * A group of parents gather in front of the Bergville Primary School in Bishop Lavis on 9 January 2019. They’re upset about a lack of educators among other grievances. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN Bishop Lavis school protesters hand over list of grievances to WCED Local * FILE. Picture: Ziyanda Ngcobo/EWN IFP: 'Formation of National Freedom Party a blessing in disguise' Politics * FILE: Nicholas Ninow, who is accused of raping a seven-year-old girl in a Dros restaurant, briefly appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates Court on 28 November 2018. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN Dros rape accused Nicholas Ninow sent to Weskoppies for psychiatric assessment Local * A grade 1 pupil gets settled in at the Forest Village Leadership Academy in Eerste River, Cape Town on 9 January 2019. Picture: Lauren Isaacs/EWN [GALLERY] Smiles and tears as kids go back to school Local * The new Menzi Primary School in Tsakane, Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. Picture: @GPDID/Twitter New Tsakane school brings joy to parents, children Local Popular Topics * 2018 matric results * African National Congress ANC * Overstrand fire * Back to School View all in Local Will Pucovski. Picture: @Willpucovski/Instagram Pucovski gets shock Australia call-up as Marsh brothers dumped Sport * Springbok captain Siya Kolisi (L) passes the ball as he takes part in a training session at the Stade de France Stadium in Saint-Denis, north of Paris on 9 November 2018, on the eve of the international rugby union test match against France. Picture: AFP Parly Sports committee says Siya Kolisi's comments on quotas 'unfortunate' Sport * Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis. Picure: @SAFA_net/Twitter Safa congratulates Desiree Ellis and Thembi Kgatlana on winning CAF Awards Sport * Simona Halep of Romania hits a return against Australia's Ashleigh Barty during their women's singles second round match at the Sydney International tennis tournament in Sydney on 9 January 2019. Picture: AFP World number one Halep stunned in Sydney Sport * FILE: Proteas batsman Dean Elgar in full flow. 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Picture: Gavin Bond/The Daily Show Twitter praises Trevor Noah after reported purchase of R279m LA home Lifestyle * Harvey Weinstein is escorted in handcuffs into the State Supreme Court after on Monday for arraignment on charges alleging he committed a sex crime against a third woman on 9 July 2018 in New York City. Picture: AFP Harvey Weinstein's sexual assault trial set for May Lifestyle * FILE: Actress Margot Robbie. Picture: @MargotRobbie/Twitter Margot Robbie to play Barbie in doll's first live-action film Lifestyle * Picture: Supplied PowerBall results: Tuesday 8 January 2019 Lifestyle * A screengrab of Forest Whitaker in the movie 'The Forgiven,' where he portrays Archbishop Desmond Tutu. Picture: YouTube. Forest Whitaker more scared of playing Desmond Tutu than Idi Amin Lifestyle * ‘America’s Got Talent’ judge Mel B. Picture: @MelBOfficial/Facebook.com. Mel B says she won’t bad mouth exes to her children Lifestyle * Author of the Harry Potter book series, JK Rowling. 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FILE: Collan Rex leaves the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on 20 September 2018. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN FILE: Collan Rex leaves the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on 20 September 2018. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN * Parktown Boys High School * Collan Rex * Child sexual abuse * Parktown Boys sexual predator * Collan Rex case postponed * Email * Print * Tweet * * Share Katleho Sekhotho | 66 days ago JOHANNESBURG - Anti-abuse groups in support of the Parktown Boys who were sexually abused by convicted offender Collan Rex say greater work needs to be done at schools to prevent such crimes. Earlier this week, the case against the former water polo assistant coach from Parktown Boys High School was postponed to later this month. Rex has been convicted of 144 counts of sexual assault and 12 counts of common assault. Several parents and anti-abuse groups say there isn't enough education on body safety in schools and how children should report sexual abuse crimes. Koleinu South Africa's director Rozanne Sack says in most cases children aren't given the opportunity to speak up. “There needs to be more education on reporting protocol with child abuse cases.” She says she hopes justice will prevail in this case. “We are proud of the boys and we are here for them.” Sentencing has been scheduled for 27 November. Timeline * Collan Rex (wearing sunglasses), who has been convicted of 144 counts of sexual assault and 12 counts of common assault, waits outside the courtroom for sentencing at the Palmridge Magistrates Court. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN Rights group seeks tighter controls at schools to protect learners against abuse 40 days ago * Convicted paedophile Collan Rex leaves the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on 20 September 2018. Picture: Kayleen Morgan/EWN NPA welcomes ‘victorious’ sentence handed to Collan Rex 41 days ago * FILE: Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi briefs the media on 1 November 2018. 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