ActionSA Women’s Forum Supports Calls for Justice for Cwecwe
Cllr Mpumi Edward
ActionSA Gauteng Women’s Forum Secretary
ActionSA Women’s Forum strongly condemns the horrific molestation of a 7-year-old girl on the premises of Matatiele’s Bergville College. We stand in unwavering support of calls for justice for young Cwecwe and demand that the perpetrators of this heinous crime be brought to book with the harshest possible sentence possible.
According to reports, the child was attacked while waiting for transport. Initially, the caretaker, principal, and driver were suspects. However, the caretaker and driver have since been cleared after fully cooperating with authorities. Disturbingly, it has now come to light that the principal is refusing to provide DNA samples. Even more troubling is the fact that the principal allegedly attempted to silence the mother, shifting blame onto her. There are also terrifying allegations that the child may have been drugged into unconsciousness before being assaulted.
It is deeply concerning that the school appears more focused on protecting its reputation rather than cooperating with law enforcement to ensure justice is served. This is unacceptable. Schools must be a place of safety for our children, not spaces where they are left vulnerable to predators.
As ActionSA, we have consistently advocated for zero tolerance against gender-based violence (GBV). Our policy on GBV is clear: perpetrators must face the full might of the law, victims must be protected and supported, and institutions must be held accountable when they fail to safeguard vulnerable individuals. We demand immediate action against those responsible for this atrocity and urge authorities to expedite the investigation to ensure that Cwecwe receives the justice she deserves.
We call on the Department of Basic Education and law enforcement agencies to ensure full compliance with the investigation and to take decisive action against any individual obstructing justice. ActionSA will not stand by while our children are subjected to such cruelty, and we will continue to fight for a South Africa where every child is safe and protected.
ActionSA Women’s Forum Supports Calls for Justice for Cwecwe
ActionSA Women’s Forum strongly condemns the horrific molestation of a 7-year-old girl on the premises of Matatiele’s Bergville College. We stand in unwavering support of calls for justice for young Cwecwe and demand that the perpetrators of this heinous crime be brought to book with the harshest possible sentence possible.
According to reports, the child was attacked while waiting for transport. Initially, the caretaker, principal, and driver were suspects. However, the caretaker and driver have since been cleared after fully cooperating with authorities. Disturbingly, it has now come to light that the principal is refusing to provide DNA samples. Even more troubling is the fact that the principal allegedly attempted to silence the mother, shifting blame onto her. There are also terrifying allegations that the child may have been drugged into unconsciousness before being assaulted.
It is deeply concerning that the school appears more focused on protecting its reputation rather than cooperating with law enforcement to ensure justice is served. This is unacceptable. Schools must be a place of safety for our children, not spaces where they are left vulnerable to predators.
As ActionSA, we have consistently advocated for zero tolerance against gender-based violence (GBV). Our policy on GBV is clear: perpetrators must face the full might of the law, victims must be protected and supported, and institutions must be held accountable when they fail to safeguard vulnerable individuals. We demand immediate action against those responsible for this atrocity and urge authorities to expedite the investigation to ensure that Cwecwe receives the justice she deserves.
We call on the Department of Basic Education and law enforcement agencies to ensure full compliance with the investigation and to take decisive action against any individual obstructing justice. ActionSA will not stand by while our children are subjected to such cruelty, and we will continue to fight for a South Africa where every child is safe and protected.