Parents roped in as defilement, missing persons cases rise

The call was made by Commissioner of Police, Dinah Marathe, while reflecting on festive holidays Operation Pabalesego II 's crime overview recently.

Marathe said police observations during the festive holidays revealed worrying trends, particularly the neglect of children by parents and guardians. According to the police chief, many children were left home alone as parents travelled to cattle posts, lands and other rural areas, while others went out to harvest phane (mopane worms).