A traumatised 14-year-old girl hid in a village about 5km away from her Hluhluwe, KwaZulu-Natal home after she was allegedly severely beaten by her aunt.
The KwaZulu-Natal social development department said in a statement on Sunday night police arrested the woman, whom the teenager was living with after her mother's death.
“The traumatised girl, who was in hiding following the assault, has been safely removed from her location and provided with necessary care and attention at a temporary shelter,” said Khoza. “It is truly annoying that the victim's aunt, who was entrusted with her care after the tragic loss of her mother, was involved in such abuse. This breach of trust within a family unit is deeply saddening.
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