Police encourage victims to speak up against crime
During this period, 26 convictions were secured, including two life sentences and 395 years' of imprisonment for the many suspects who appeared in the numerous courts within the province.
The Kwazulu-Natal Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offence Unit detectives arrested 234 suspects for crimes such as rape, kidnapping, abduction, attempted murder, assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harm, child neglect and indecent exposure in May.
During this period, 26 convictions were secured, including two life sentences and 395 years’ of imprisonment for the many suspects who appeared in the numerous courts within the province.
“As more cases are pending in court, it is certain that many other suspects will be receiving sentences that will serve as a lesson to other criminals in the future,” said Constable Thenjiswa Ngcobo, provincial police spokesperson.
“The fight to end violence against women and children is our collective responsibility and our detectives are urging citizens to be the victims’ support system and report any suspicions of abuse, to enable police to investigate and put abusers behind bars.”
“Society should stop victim blaming and encourage them to speak up – especially children who are sometimes frightened and helpless.”
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