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The highest number of arrests for sexual crimes were recorded in the Western Cape, Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal
Police say a total of 2 320 suspects were arrested across the country by the Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit, during September.
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During the month of September 2025, the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Units arrested a total of 2 320 suspects… pic.twitter.com/qs1qKuzm6G
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During the same period, about 46 sexual offenders were sentenced to life imprisonment, while 35 others received sentences of 20 years or more for various sexual offences.
[WATCH] The SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit in Benoni, Gauteng, is taking firm action against gender-based violence and femicide, ensuring perpetrators of these crimes against society’s most vulnerable face justice. pic.twitter.com/L4oAiNQPz6
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Police spokesperson, Amanda Van Wyk says most of the arrests were recorded in Gauteng and the Western Cape.
[WATCH] Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, says, “For years we have been calling on the sexual offences register to not only be made public, but the vetting process for teachers specifically should be fast tracked.” He adds, “And it seems that has… pic.twitter.com/2ys5k7oIlq
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“The highest number of arrests were recorded in the Western Cape 536, followed by Gauteng 459 and KwaZulu-Natal 360. These recent successes underscore the South African Police Service’s unwavering dedication and commitment to safeguarding women, children, and other vulnerable groups within our communities,” says van Wyk.
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