Public Protector dismayed over rape of 7-year-old Eastern Cape girl

Public Protector dismayed over rape of 7-year-old Eastern Cape girl! The Office of the Public Protector has joined voices expressing dismay over the rape of a seven-year-old girl in Eastern Cape.

The child was sexually violated in October, allegedly at her school.

Police investigations into the crime are continuing and no arrests have been made.

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Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka said she was encouraged to see State institutions take necessary steps to investigate the seven-year-old’s rape case.

“It is worrying that this incident comes nine months since we issued an investigation report on systemic deficiencies in our country’s criminal justice system in responding to gender-based violence challenges.”

She said her office was committed to the fight against gender-based violence (GBV).

Gcaleka also noted that many similar cases go unreported.

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