01/10/2026
Dear parents , learners and the Walmer community
Walmer high school has noted with deep concern viral posts on social media about the school principal, Mr Sitsheke. The recent circulating posts alleges that Mr Sitsheke has impregnated a learner at the school among other things.
The school and its SGB wishes to clear the following:
1. The learner’s name being mentioned in the posts does NOT study at Walmer high school nor has she studied at the school before.
2. Mr Sitsheke says he has NO knowledge of the learner/ person & therefore has not impregnated her or any learner before.
3. The school, the department of education nor the police have NOT received any complaint about Mr Sitsheke of this nature.
4. Any person (parent or learner) who alleges there is a sexual relationship, impregnated learner or serious allegation about Mr Sitsheke is encouraged to come forward and report the matter, either to the school or department of education.
The school further notes with concern that similar social media trends were circulating in February and April this year about Mr Sitsheke. Currently we have NOT received any complaints of any kind.
We need to be vigilant regarding posts which are posted by anonymous people & recently created accounts on facebook as they have the potential spread unverified, inaccurate information. Such posts have the potential of tainting a person image. The account that initiated these allegations was created on the 28th of September 2026.
The school’s SGB views this as a distraction for learners as they prepare to start their final NSC exams on the 13th of October 2026.
The SGB strongly urges parents, learners and the public to verify the sources & accuracy of the information before posting/sharing on social media platforms.
We further encourage learners and parents to report serious matters of this nature using established correct channels.
Regards: SGB Chairperson
Mr T Mtyaleka