# Former TVET Manager Fired for Harassment | Johannesburg News

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Podcast: [Johannesburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/johannesburg-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7622176)
Published: 2026-07-11T12:11:50+00:00
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## Resource

A former TVET college manager, Peter Popela, lost his bid to get his job back after being fired for sexual harassment — a case that unfolded through internal appeals and ended in a final ruling against him. Accused by a student who detailed a disturbing encounter in his office — including unwanted kissing, inappropriate touching, and even exposure — Popela claimed he was merely trying to help her with her smoking habit. But the arbitrator found her testimony more credible, rejecting his narrative as illogical and insufficient. Despite his appeals and insistence of innocence, Popela’s dismissal was deemed fair, and his dream of reinstatement was crushed. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/83d0e3d592401065

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