Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba cautioned medical professionals that failing to report such instances of statutory rape could result in criminal charges being brought against them.
Public servants who do not report statutory rape are secondary ‘raping’ children, says Premier Phophi Ramathuba
This also included police stations and other government institutions responsible for the safety of citizens, especially women, girls, and children. This comes after it was reported that 31 of the mothers who gave birth on Christmas Day in the province were teenagers.A 16-year-old from the North West province and three 15-year-olds from KwaZulu-Natal were among those who gave birth on the day.
The Children's Act's Section 110 requires teachers, physicians, nurses, social workers, police officers, and other professionals who work with children to report any suspicions of child abuse, including statutory rape or sexual abuse.
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