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Letlhakane registers 52 rape cases in seven months

Monday, September 04, 2023 | 380 Views |

Close Up Of Man Hands Holding A Woman Hands For Rape And Sexual Abuse, Anti-trafficking And Stopping

FRANCISTOWN: After grappling with persistent underreporting of incidents in the policing area for years, local authorities may have finally made a breakthrough, with over 50 reported rape cases in Letlhakane since the beginning of the year.

Rape and other sexual offences have been prevalent yet often underreported in this policing region for over a decade. According to the police's latest information, it appears that gender-based violence (GBV) organisations are operating particularly effectively in these areas.

Letlhakane Police Station commander, Superintendent Michael Maphephu expressed to The Monitor his concern over the alarming number of rape cases in his jurisdiction, with 52 cases reported since the year began.

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