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Rape of grade 7 pupil a heinous crime against defenceless child: Motshekga

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Basic education minister Angie Motshekga says the rape of a grade 7 schoolgirl - when she was sent home to fetch her face mask - was a heinous crime against a defenceless child.

A teenage suspect was arrested after the rape of a grade 7 pupil in Bulwer, KwaZulu-Natal. Stock photo.Basic education minister Angie Motshekga said the rape of a grade 7 schoolgirl was a heinous crime against a defenceless child.

“Rape is a crime and its perpetrators deserve the stiffest punishment. This rape of a pupil once again shines the light on the scourge of gender-based violence ripping apart our communities," said Motshekga. The minister said these incidents led to psychological trauma and could potentially have psychological, behavioural and physical consequences for survivors. She said support would be provided for the pupil.

 

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