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CSEC in Malelane, South Africa (2009)

A CSEC case from 2009 in Malelane, South Africa, Eswatini. 1 source on file.

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What happened

Victim was alone at home when a woman came, posing as her "aunt". She said 'Come, let's go to my house', and the victim refused, but she was threatened with death and abuducted. She was brought to Barberton. The woman forced her to do household chores and hard labour. She was also repeatedly raped during her second year of captivity.

Response and intervention

Unknown. Unfortunately it is most likely that law enforcement was NOT involved, as the victim did not know the real name of her "aunt", nor her address, connections, etc.. Victim ran away and received help from a woman, who brought her to Amazing Grace Children's Centre (AGCC). Victim received unspecified treatment at Amazing Grace Children's Centre (AGCC). Amazing Grace Children's Centre. Victim escaped and received help from a woman, who brought her to Amazing Grace Children's Centre. (http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=15&art_id=vn20061207004059880C780606)