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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

Daily News Opinion
Awam Mavimbela|Published

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.

Cape Times News
Nicola Daniels|Published

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.

News South Africa
Simon Majadibodu|Published

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.

Cape Times News
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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.

Cape Argus News
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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

News Politics
Mayibongwe Maqhina|Published

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.

News Politics
Kamogelo Moichela|Published

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.

Cape Argus News
Xolile Mtembu|Updated

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

Sunday Independent News
Sizwe Dlamini|Published

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.

News Crime and Courts
Bongani Hans|Published

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.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published