NEWS: Crimes against children, women still a problem

National Police Commissioner Riyah Phiyega says crimes perpetuated against children, women and the elderly remain a problem in the country. Phiyega was speaking during a crime awareness campaign in Thomo village, outside Giyani, Limpopo, on Saturday.

The tombstone of a victim was unveiled at the same event as part of the campaign.


In April, 52-year-old Catherina Nkovani-Chauke died after being stoned and set alight allegedly by some family members who accused her of bewitching her sister-in-law in Thomo.

Phiyega has issued a stern warning against people who accuse others of witchcraft, those who practice ritual murders and those who perpetuate mob justice.

“These crimes that continue in terms of children, women, the elderly and the vulnerable are the crimes that remain very problematic in our view. As the police we are gathered here to say let her death not be in vain but, rather use this time and opportunity for us as a nation that never should we find ourselves perpetuating these type of crimes,” added Phiyega.

Family spokesperson, Solomon Chauke has thanked the South African Police Services (SAPS) for giving them support, and for assisting in erecting Catherina's tombstone.

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