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The Department of Justice has taken decisive action by dismissing 54 officials for misconduct, reinforcing its commitment to ethical governance and signalling a strong stance against corruption.
After an eight-year trial, televangelist Timothy Omotoso's acquittal on rape and human trafficking charges has prompted scathing criticism from the Justice Minister and NDPP. Victims like Cheryl Zondi warn he 'will continue doing this to other women' while gender activists call the verdict 'a travesty of justice' that exposes fundamental flaws in South Africa's legal system.
Thousands marched to the Gauteng Department of Education, demanding justice for Cwecwe and calling for urgent measures to combat gender-based violence in schools. Protesters highlighted the need for comprehensive safety protocols to protect vulnerable learners.
Youth organisations marched to the Gauteng Department of Education offices on Tuesday to protest against rampant gender-based violence in South African schools. Demonstrators demanded justice for seven-year-old Cwecwe, who was raped at school in the Eastern Cape, and a 13-year-old Limpopo girl assaulted by a teacher who remains at large. The protesters called for comprehensive vetting of school staff and enhanced security measures to protect vulnerable learners, particularly girls, from sexual assault within educational institutions
Following the alleged rape of a seven-year-old girl at Bergview College, the ANCYL and EFF are calling for immediate justice and systemic reforms to protect vulnerable children in South Africa.