Child abuse advocacy group halts court monitoring and media engagements

Advocacy group Women and Men Against Child Abuse has halted its court monitoring and media engagement owing to the Covid-19 lockdown. File image: iStock

Founding manager Miranda Jordan promised that they will continue supporting families of victims by reaching out to prosecutors and investigating officers who have information regarding new dates after postponements. “Our advocacy is informed by findings at our clinics in the form of trend identification as well as findings that emerge from ongoing cases involving crimes against children,” Jordan said.In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared South Africa’s courts will only be open for bail applications and postponements.Jordan said WMACA is consequently excluded and cannot represent “the interest of society” in courts on any matters.

In February 2020, the matter was postponed to 6 April, again for decision following further representations submitted by the defence – the same reason given in November 2019. “However, should the National Prosecuting Authority be prepared for this case to carry on and on 6 April, a decision from the SPP will be announced and a date after the lockdown set for this matter to finally reach trial stage,” Jordan said.WMACA is also awaiting progress in the Carletonville crèche abuse matter against Nellie Senwametsi which is yet to reach the trial stage.

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