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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: Action sought for alleged neglect of National Child Protection register
Description: The Teddy Bear Foundation, represented by SECTION27, has approached the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, seeking action against key government departments for allegedly neglecting the National Child Protection Register. The case stems from a 2022 incident where a North-West school learner was raped by a caretaker and authorities reportedly failed to hold the perpetrator accountable. For more on the case, Elvis Presslin spoke to Tendai Mafuma, Senior Legal Researcher at SECTION27