IN CONVERSATIO WITH YOLANDA MATIKINCA, GBV Social worker in gauteng social development
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The Gauteng MEC for Social Development, Nomantu Nkomo
Ralehoko, today joined hundreds of residents, community leaders,
and civil society organisations at the Roodepoort Magistrate Court in
support of the family of a 13-year-old child who was allegedly raped.
The gathering formed part of a community-led picket coinciding with
the bail hearing of the accused. The matter has since been postponed
to 22 April 2026.
MEC Nkomo Ralehoko strongly condemned the alleged rape of the
Grade 8 learner, reiterating that gender-based violence and crimes
against children will not be tolerated. She called on all sectors of
society to unite in demanding justice, accountability, and stronger
protection for vulnerable groups.
The Gauteng Department of Social Development has committed to
supporting the legal process by acting as a friend of the court in
collaboration with non-governmental organisations, to help ensure that
justice is served.
The MEC further confirmed that psychosocial support services are
being provided to the child and her family during this period.
She emphasised that government and communities must remain
resolute in confronting sexual violence and ensuring that perpetrators
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are held accountable. The department has also reaffirmed its
commitment to ongoing support for survivors and continued advocacy
for safer, violence-free communities.
Ralehoko, today joined hundreds of residents, community leaders,
and civil society organisations at the Roodepoort Magistrate Court in
support of the family of a 13-year-old child who was allegedly raped.
The gathering formed part of a community-led picket coinciding with
the bail hearing of the accused. The matter has since been postponed
to 22 April 2026.
MEC Nkomo Ralehoko strongly condemned the alleged rape of the
Grade 8 learner, reiterating that gender-based violence and crimes
against children will not be tolerated. She called on all sectors of
society to unite in demanding justice, accountability, and stronger
protection for vulnerable groups.
The Gauteng Department of Social Development has committed to
supporting the legal process by acting as a friend of the court in
collaboration with non-governmental organisations, to help ensure that
justice is served.
The MEC further confirmed that psychosocial support services are
being provided to the child and her family during this period.
She emphasised that government and communities must remain
resolute in confronting sexual violence and ensuring that perpetrators
09:15
are held accountable. The department has also reaffirmed its
commitment to ongoing support for survivors and continued advocacy
for safer, violence-free communities.
