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Child porn creator in court

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 10:39:23 +0000

A Johannesburg man who was arrested in Sasolburg in Free State in 2014 for possession, manufacturing and distribution of child pornography will tomorrow appear at the Bloemfontein High Court where he is now, owing to ongoing investigations into his activities, facing 935 such charges, which include rape and sexual assault. So far 19 victims, whose […]

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Legacy of Exclusion

admin — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 11:38:47 +0000

More than half a million disabled children of school-going age in South Africa cannot access any form of education, according to Human Rights Watch. This week on Special Assignment premieres Health-e News Service’s Legacy of Exclusion which investigates access to education for disabled children in South Africa and reveals the devastating impact a lack of […]

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Trauma Kids

admin — Fri, 14 Aug 2015 12:33:27 +0000

“My brother was lying on the floor. The blood was running out of him, spreading…” This is how 13-year old “Tapiwa” recounts the murder of his older brother by two youths from Alexandra Township, north of Johannesburg. The teenager still lives in fear and is plagued with nightmares a year after the incident while his […]

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After Burn

admin — Fri, 05 Jun 2015 10:46:36 +0000

Each winter in South Africa, thousands of people are affected by shack fires that spread seemingly unchecked from one shack to another, engulfing dozens in a matter of minutes. Burns are one of the major causes of death and injury to South African children. This week’s Special Assignment is dedicated to the victims of these […]

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SAPS’ family violence, protection and sexual offences investigations unit doubles capacity to deal with crimes against children

admin — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 14:23:46 +0000

Pretoria – The South African Police Service (SAPS) has called on the community to work together to keep children safe and for parents to be more vigilant when it comes to their children’s whereabouts and activities. The call comes during National Child Protection Week (31 May to 7 June), an annual government initiative to raise […]

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Child Porn

admin — Fri, 15 May 2015 11:33:01 +0000

Pretoria: 15 May 2015 – A 35 year old suspect who has been charged with rape, sexual assault, possession, manufacturing and distribution of child pornography, has been remanded in custody following his appearance in the Springbok Magistrates’ Court yesterday. As part of an international investigation, information was received that a suspect from Port Nolloth, Northern […]

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