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Low conviction rate in child abuse is a cause for concern in SA
A new report by the Teddy Bear Foundation has brought into focus the alarmingly low conviction rates of child abuse cases in South Africa. In the report, only 4% of over 5000 child abuse cases result in convictions. In this hour, we unpack the report and ask if specialized courts are proving an effective intervention to safeguard children's rights
Guest: Dr Shaheda Omar - Executive Director of the TeddyBear Foundation
Guest: Joan van Niekerk - Child Rights Activist
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By SAfmA new report by the Teddy Bear Foundation has brought into focus the alarmingly low conviction rates of child abuse cases in South Africa. In the report, only 4% of over 5000 child abuse cases result in convictions. In this hour, we unpack the report and ask if specialized courts are proving an effective intervention to safeguard children's rights
Guest: Dr Shaheda Omar - Executive Director of the TeddyBear Foundation
Guest: Joan van Niekerk - Child Rights Activist