The Western Cape has recorded 296 pregnancies among girls
aged between 10 and 14 during the 2024 to 2025 financial year.
These figures were released by the provincial Parliament’s
Standing Committee on Social Development. The committee says the numbers raise
serious concern about child sexual abuse and statutory rape in the province.
It says it will call relevant departments, including the
police and the National Prosecuting Authority, to account on what is being done
to address the problem.
Democratic Alliance member Wendy Kaizer-Philander says
children must be protected, and those responsible must be arrested and
prosecuted.
Done by: Nia Damoense
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