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KZN Social Development MEC Nonhlanhla Khoza, responded to questions on child abuse cases and challenges faced by social workers

Q: Can you confirm that there are instances where children who are sexually, mentally, or physically abused, are returned to the care of their alleged abusers, due to the cases falling through the cracks?

A: Yes, there are instances where children who are sexually, mentally, or physically abused fall through the cracks and are placed back into the care of their alleged abusers.

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