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Cwecwe's case: A call for urgent reform in child protection in South Africa
A look into the tragic case of Cwecwe, highlighting the urgent need for reform in child protection policies in South Africa. It explores the alarming rise in crimes against children, the inadequacies in the justice system, and the critical role of social workers in safeguarding children's rights
Joshlin’s case puts role of Children’s Commissioner under spotlight
Advocates call for accountability from the silent Children’s Commissioner amid a surge in violence against children.
Police minister Senzo Mchunu issues apology to Bergview College principal over Cwecwe rape case
Senzo Mchunu acknowledges his mistake in identifying Jaco Pieterse as a suspect in the Cwecwe rape case and expresses willingness to apologise personally.
No suspect identified to date in Cwecwe rape case
Deputy national Commissioner Tebello Mosikili said 30 statements have been taken mainly from the staff of the school, medical personnel who examined the victim, children who were with the victim on the day of the rape and family members.
Cwecwe rape case: Police address accusations of investigation delays
Police officials clarify the timeline and details surrounding the investigation into the alleged rape of 7-year-old Cwecwe at a private school in Matatiele, addressing public concerns and the complexities involved.
Police dispute claims of six-month delay in Cwecwe rape investigation
The SAPS has denied claims surrounding the investigation of an alleged rape incident involving a victim known as Cwecwe in Matatiele, Eastern Cape
SANDF clarifies presence at Cwecwe protest: 'Border duties only, not monitoring'
The South African National Defence Force has denied deploying troops to monitor the anti-GBV march in Matatiele supporting seven-year-old rape victim Cwecwe, stating soldiers were in the area for border duties only. Multiple political parties had raised concerns about military presence at the civilian protest.
National shutdown in South Africa demands justice for 7-year-old Cwecwe amid GBV outrage
Amid growing outrage over the alleged rape of 7-year-old Cwecwe, the Truth and Solidarity Movement has called for a national shutdown to demand the resignation of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and justice for the victim.
No child should live in fear: The heartbreaking case of Cwecwe and a nation’s cry for justice
From the quiet town of Matatiele, a seven-year-old girl named Cwecwe has become a symbol of a national tragedy, igniting outrage across South Africa… her heartbreaking story reveals systemic failures and calls for urgent justice, echoing from classrooms to Parliament
DNA evidence standoff: Legal expert explains why Matatiele school rape case faces impasse
Legal expert Vusi Khuzwayo explains how constitutional protections against self-incrimination may prevent justice in the case of a 7-year-old rape victim at Bergview College, as the school official refuses to provide DNA samples while advocacy groups reveal only 7% of child abuse cases lead to convictions.
South Africans demand #JusticeForCwecwe as nationwide protests highlight GBV system failures
Six months after seven-year-old Cwecwe was raped at her school, South Africans unite under #JusticeForCwecwe in nationwide protests demanding accountability from police and education officials while exposing critical failures in the country's gender-based violence response system.