Child murders
Police probe circumstances around death of Langa toddler (1)
Little Ivakele Xolose was reported missing on Monday afternoon.
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Parents are not alone in fight against child murders, abuse - Zulu
The 2019/2020 Annual Police Crime Stats showed child murders dropped by 7%, while more than 24 000 children were sexually assaulted in South Africa.
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Witness tells court Limpopo man admitted to killing his 4 kids in Facebook post
Lucas Phasha allegedly killed his children - all under the age of 10 - at their home outside Burgersfort in February last year.
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Still no arrests in Bhinqala girls’ murders
They were stabbed multiple times and were found in the bushes on Tuesday evening.
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Mutilated body of Seshego boy (12) found, police suspect ritual killing
Police say the boy was attacked by an unknown group while he tried to relieve himself, and his mutilated body was later discovered by a passerby on Friday.
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Several femicide, child murder cases heard in CT courts today
This comes at a time when the country observes 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children.
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Police open murder case after 3 children found dead at NW scrapyard
The bodies of the children, aged between four and six, were discovered in one of the old unused cars in the yard by their grandmother.
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KwaMashu teen accused of raping, killing cousin (4) moved to place of safety
The juvenile suspect allegedly stabbed four-year-old Minenhle Mhlongo to death before dumping her body in a bush near her home.
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Family of murdered Durban child (4) struggling to cope with her death
Minenhle Mhlongo's body was found on Heritage Day after she went missing the day before. Police said that her 15-year-old cousin allegedly raped her before killing her and dumping her body in the bush near her home.
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Parkwood gang shooting victim Nahemia Classen remembered as 'lovable' boy
The 11-year-old boy was struck in the head by a gangster's stray bullet outside his home and rushed to hospital where he was placed on life support. He eventually passed away.
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Life sentence for child rapist highlights spate of child attacks in EC
Attacks on children have been thrust into the spotlight in the Eastern Cape this week.
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EC man due in court in connection with murder of girl (9)
Police said that after his arrest, the 40-year-old man then led them to a bushy area near the R330 and pointed out where Aqhama Tom's body was dumped.
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NPA: Prosecuting child murders a priority
This comes as Reagan Zietsman was on Friday handed two life sentences and a 13-year jail term for the rape and murder of 6-year-old Delvina Europa.
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CRIME STATS: 943 children murdered and more than 24,000 sexually assaulted
The slight decline in the murders of children between 2018/2019 and this reporting year will come as little comfort to many whose children have been reported missing for months or years.
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Toddler (2), father latest victims of shootings in Bonteheuwel
At least six children have been wounded in gun violence in the Cape Town metro this week.
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SAPS to continue monitoring Parow following 8-year-old Tazne van Wyk’s death
The frustrated community members attended the court appearance of the man accused of killing eight-year-old Tazne van Wyk.
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Cape community launches evening patrols in memory of Michaela Williams
A neighbour, previously convicted of child rape and attempted murder, has been arrested.
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Emotional night as Cape community remembers ‘bubbly’ Michaela Williams
She was raped and murdered earlier this month. Relatives, friends and community members gathered at the girl’s family home for a memorial service on Thursday night.
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Cele joins Cape community as child killed in gang crossfire laid to rest
Minister Cele sat in the front row at the Levana Primary School Hall in Lavender Hill, where community members gathered to remember little Valentino Grootetjie.
