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Children living on the streets face sexual abuse

Contracting sexually transmitted diseases and having unwanted pregnancies are among the greatest fears the children live with.
By Sharon Buwerimwe Sep. 15, 2024

School Ties flags abuse signs to save victims

Schoolchildren in South Africa are experiencing rampant sexual abuse and grooming largely at the hands of those who are in charge of their care and education at school.
By Life & Style Reporter May. 14, 2024
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Man rapes daughter (13), threatens to kill her

She revealed the sexual abuse, and her father  threatened to commit suicide if he was reported to the police.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Feb. 4, 2024

‘My father raped me for rituals’

According to the complainant, her father committed the sexual assaults when she remained behind watching television or studying for her grade seven examinations.
By Rex Mphisa Jan. 6, 2024

Inside the life of an uncelebrated adolescent HIV mentor

The country is implementing a raft of measures in a bid to end Aids by 2030.
By Vanessa Gonye Dec. 9, 2023

Man jailed for raping daughter

At around 2200, he went to join her in bed and demanded to have sex with her. She refused. He threatened to kill himself if she refused before forcing himself on her.
By Trevor Mutsvairo Dec. 3, 2023

Space baron ‘rapes’ vendor

Makwavarira told the court that she did not report the sexual abuse because she had been given the tables.
By Rejoice Phiri Nov. 26, 2023

Man rapes daughter

On a date unknown but in May 2023, the accused's wife left home for Budiriro leaving the man with the complaint and her 10-year-old brother.
By Nqobizwe Thebe Jul. 2, 2023

Sexual abuse: What parents can do to keep kids safe

Statistics revealed last month by Women Affairs Minister Sithembiso Nyoni show that 58% of all rape cases reported in the country between January and September 2022, involved children.
By Learnmore Nyoni Jan. 14, 2023