Discussion | Are we doing enough to protect children?

JOHANNESBURG - The festive season is almost upon us, and for most this means family time and keeping children entertained over the holidays.

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Now, how do you let your guard down as a parent, given the rise in incidents of rape and murders of young children across the country?

A manhunt is underway after five matric pupils were raped and robbed in Bityi in the Eastern Cape.

In another incident, a man raped and killed six-year-old Amantle Samane in Orlando, Soweto.

Have we lost our moral compass as society? 

Sihle Sibisi, Kwanele Foundation Founder, Nobom Marambana, a Rett Syndrome mom and Community Health worker, Shaheda Omar, Clinical Director from Teddy Bear Clinic and Child Protection and Development Specialist, Luke Lamprecht discussed this with eNCA.

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