Men Cautioned Against Dating Younger Women

Police have expressed concern about the escalating cases of defilement
Police have expressed concern about the escalating cases of defilement

Tshane police have raised concern over rampant defilement cases in the area warning men against dating younger women.

In an interview, Tshane police station commander, Vusimusi Jorowe said defilement is the leading sex-related crime reported in his policing area with two to three cases recorded per week.

Jorowe stated that the cases usually involve men over 30 dating young girls aged 18 years and below who do not have the legal consent.

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