The police said the suspect had not yet been arrested.
Gauteng Education MEC Panyaza Lesufi made an urgent plea to law enforcement agencies to ramp up efforts to find the suspect.
Gauteng police are on the hunt for a teacher who allegedly raped a pupil in Midrand on Friday.
Police spokesperson Mavela Masondo said a case of rape was opened against the 38-year-old at Ivory Park police station. The teacher is alleged to have raped the 16-year-old girl on school premises on Friday, 14 May 2021. It is reported that since the alleged rape, the suspect hasn t reported for duty. Police are searching for the suspect, and we are appealing to anyone who might have information about his whereabouts to please call the nearest police station or Crime Stop on 08600 10111.