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Sexual misconduct

University of Cape Town probes rape allegations against staff member

By Dominic Majola

This time, a student from the University of Cape Town (UCT) has taken to social media, claiming she was raped by a member of staff.

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  • FILE: The University of Cape Town. Picture: Supplied.

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  • FILE: The school said it was in the process of conducting a full investigation into the matter. Picture: stock.xchng.

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