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Delft rape

Another child rapist is punished after 2018 attack in Delft

By Shamiela Fisher

A little girl was raped by her neighbour's son in Delft two years ago.

  • Elihle Hlanjwa who was raped, set light and left for dead. Picture: Mia Spies/EWN.

    Delft rape suspect expected in court

    The man was arrested for sexually assaulting Elihle Hlanjwa, setting her alight & leaving her for dead.

    2902 days ago
  • Western Cape Social Development MEC Albert Fritz says they are looking into making more recreation areas available for children. Picture: Reinart Toerien/EWN.

    ‘Recreation areas could improve child safety’

    Delft residents say there are no safe areas for their children to play after school.

    2980 days ago
  • The family of the young girl who was raped and set alight. Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    Slain Delft girl's bravery lauded

    The nine-year-old girl who was raped, set alight and left for dead, has passed away.

    2984 days ago
  • Siphokuhle Flephu's mother weeps at a march to raise awareness of child safety in Delft on 14 February 2014. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN

    Delft march against child deaths

    Delft residents protested against the recent spate of child murders in their community.

    3017 days ago
  • Siphokuhle Flephu's body was found in a shack less than 500m from her home. Picture: Mia Spies/EWN

    Delft at wit's end after child murder

    Siphokuhle Flephu's body was found in a shack less than 500m from her home.

    3020 days ago
  • FILE: A children's rights activist says young boys who are victims of sexual abuse are reluctant to speak out. Picture: Supplied.

    ‘Abused boys reluctant to speak’

    This follows the rape of an 11-year-old Cape Town boy a week ago.

    3030 days ago
  • The scene where a nine-year-old Delft girl was raped, set alight and then left for dead. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    Delft rape victim recovering

    The nine-year-old rape and burn victim remains in a stable condition in hospital.

    3030 days ago
  • Women, Children and People with Disabilities Minister Lulu Xingwana. Picture: Supplied.

    Xingwana: Rape, abuse campaigns working

    Minister Lulu Xingwana says campaigns against rape and abuse in SA are helping to break the cycle of silence.

    3031 days ago
  • The prescribed ratio of social workers for the Western Cape province is not being met. Picture: GCIS.

    'Too few social workers in W Cape'

    The prescribed ratio of social workers for the area's population is not being met.

    3032 days ago
  • FILE: An 11-year-old Bonteheuwel boy is the latest victim of sexual crimes against children in the Western Cape.

    Bonteheuwel rape: Cops hunt 'Frankie'

    An 11-year-old Bonteheuwel boy is the latest victim of sexual crimes against children in the Western Cape.

    3032 days ago
  • MEC Dan Plato has encouraged the Delft community to continue its fight against the abuse of women and children. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    MEC urges Delft to keep fighting abuse

    Dan Plato has encouraged the community to continue its fight against the abuse of women and children.

    3039 days ago
  • Western Cape Community Safety MEC Dan Plato. Picture: Aletta Gardner/EWN.

    MEC condemns Delft rape

    MEC Dan Plato says violence against women and children remains a problem in Delft.

    3040 days ago
  • The nine-year-old Delft girl was raped, set alight and left for dead. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN

    Rape victim (9) fights for her life

    The nine-year-old Delft girl was raped, set alight and left for dead.

    3040 days ago
  • The scene where a nine-year-old Delft girl was raped, set alight and left for dead. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN.

    Delft residents: System must not fail us

    Delft residents have urged the court not to grant bail to a man who allegedly raped and set a child alight.

    3040 days ago
  • A 27-year-old man was arrested for raping a nine-year-old girl, setting her alight and leaving her for dead. Picture: RSC Inc.

    Delft rape case postponed

    A 27-year-old man was arrested for raping a nine-year-old girl, setting her alight and leaving her for dead.

    3041 days ago
  • Community Safety MEC Dan Plato is both saddened & outraged after a girl was raped then set alight. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN

    Delft rape: MEC outraged

    Community Safety MEC Dan Plato is both saddened & outraged after a girl was raped then set alight.

    3041 days ago
  • The scene where a nine-year-old Delft girl was raped, set alight and then left for dead. Picture: Carmel Loggenberg/EWN

    No funds to visit Delft rape victim

    The mother of the nine-year-old rape victim has not yet visited her in hospital.

    3041 days ago
  • Curious residents are gathering at the spot where a nine-year-old was allegedly raped and set alight.

    Delft crime scene draws crowd

    Curious residents are gathering at the spot where a nine-year-old was allegedly raped and set alight.

    3042 days ago
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