Hawks rescue Eastern Cape girl (14) from forced marriage
It’s understood her family and that of the 26-year-old man had arranged the marriage without her knowledge.
JOHANNESBURG - The Hawks in the Eastern Cape have rescued a 14-year-old girl from the forced marriage known as ukuthwala in a village outside Dutywa.
It’s understood her family and that of the 26-year-old man had arranged the marriage without her knowledge, forcing her to live with the man at his Mveso home.
The teenage girl has been taken to a place of safety following the rescue efforts.
Authorities say they are investigating the incident.
