Men Cautioned Against Dating Younger Women
Monday, December 02, 2019

Police have expressed concern about the escalating cases of defilement
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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