THE Zululand Observer was unable to confirm reports that on Friday a two-month-old and a six-month-old infant had been raped and were brought in from Dondotha to the Ngwelezane Rape Centre.
It could also not be ascertained if any suspects had been arrested.
Public Relations Officer of Ngwelezana Hospital, Tobias Gumede was not able to confirm these reports, which were gained from a reliable source in the medical profession, and refrained from making any comments regarding the condition of the infants.
Empangeni SAP Captain Mbongeni Mdlalose stated that the overall statistics for rape which are reported in Zululand cannot be given out unless otherwise instructed by Minister of Police Nathi Mthetwa.
However, between Friday and Saturday night three rapes were reported in the uMhlathuze areas of Nseleni, Ngwelezane and Mevamhlophe, with two suspects having been arrested.
According to a study conducted by Interpol, it is estimated that a rape occurs every 17 seconds in South Africa.
I honestly think harsher sentences should be given to the sick people who are raping these poor defencless babies even for the adults who are being raped. I cannot understand how people can do this to anyone. Very very sick people out there that don’t care about life.
sex offenders should be castrated. Juvenile defenders should have a hand cut off. Infant sex molesters should have both there hands cut off – short sleeve style.