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Kgatleng records high social ill cases

Mochudi Council Chamber. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Mochudi Council Chamber. PIC MORERI SEJAKGOMO

Kgatleng District Council (KDC) chairperson, Daniel Molokwe told councillors last week at a full council meeting that he is concerned as the district continues to record high numbers of social ills.

Among the causes of social problems recorded are cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV), relationship issues, defilement, rape, child neglect, and incest among others.

The council chairperson said they have recorded a total number of 161 of which 59 have been closed.

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