Unauthorized Use of My Child’s Identity & *****ulent Fundraising by Growth Point Academy Staff

I am writing to formally raise a serious complaint against Growth Point Academy and one of their associated individuals, Lorraine Potgieter, regarding a gross violation of my rights as a father, and the unauthorized public exposure of my 2-year-old son.

Growth Point Academy Details: Address: 96 McDonald’s Avenue, Fauna Park, Polokwane, 0699 Contact details: 084 413 9192 Email: nvanzyl133@gmail.com

On the 11th of June 2025, a disturbing and unsolicited fundraising post was shared on social media by Lorraine Potgieter a staff member of Growth Point Academy. In this post, Lorraine falsely depicts my son’s mother as a “single mother” who receives no support, which is entirely untrue. The narrative constructed in the post is not only misleading but also defamatory toward me as a parent. Even more alarming is the fact that my son’s name, his photos, medical condition, and personal details were posted publicly without my knowledge or consent, alongside banking details belonging to Lorraine Potgieter — raising serious questions about potential *****, misrepresentation, and exploitation under the guise of charity. My parents visited the school to seek clarification and accountability, but were met with disrespect, a lack of remorse, and unprofessional conduct by Growth Point Academy.

Let me be very clear: * No legal consent was given to use my son’s identity, story, or photos for any public campaign. * No fundraising efforts were discussed with or approved by me. * No donations should be made to any account claiming to support my son unless verified by both legal guardians. * The actions of the involved individuals may constitute unauthorized publication of a minor’s identity, defamation of character, and possible ***** under South African law.

I am calling for: 1. An immediate legal investigation into this matter. 2. A formal apology from Growth Point Academy. 3. The removal of any false and defamatory posts regarding my son. 4. Legal accountability for the unauthorized fundraising under false pretenses.

This review serves as public notice that legal advice has been sought, and I will not hesitate to pursue civil and ******** action should this violation of my son’s rights, and my parental integrity, continue to go unaddressed. The public deserves to know the kind of individuals Growth Point Academy associates with and protects.

Parents, beware.