The MEC for Community Safety, Advocate Lennit Max, strongly condemns the alleged rape of a two year old girl from Delft. This after a 23 year old suspect, who is the girl's uncle, has been arrested by police on 2 September.
Max said it is utterly sick that most attacks against children come from within their own homes. It is even more tragic that many of these crimes are committed by family members who are also entrusted to assist with the upbringing of children.
He said households, are supposed to be places where children can grow up in a safe and trusted environment. It appears that many homes have now become unsafe for the children. It is also disappointing that homes now also reflect a society where the respect of the life of a person is increasingly disregarded.
He advised parents to ensure that their children are in reliable care every minute of the day. Parents must be alert to any suspicious conduct of any family member towards their children and they must have regular conversations with their children about their general well being.
Max said that parents must cultivate and maintain healthy interpersonal relationships in their homes.
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