Rape and defilement on the rise

Officer Commanding Senior Superintendent Takongwa Mazwiduma stated that of late at least two defilement cases are reported everyday.

“We are seriously concerned about people indulging in sexual activities with young children that are protected by the law,” he said, wondering why parents are abdicating their guidance roles. The area recorded 36 such cases involving teenagers under the age of 16. He said majority of perpetrators, whose age range from 20 to 59, have been convicted. He, however, expressed concern that parents withdraw cases from the court.