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Voice of the voiceless: Pumeza Matshikiza, who hails from the Eastern Cape and has graced opera stages around the world, has become an ambassador for Women and Men Against Child Abuse. Photo: Decca/Simon Fowler
ADVOCACY

Opera singer Pumeza Matshikiza on joining the global fight against child abuse

Renowned soprano Pumeza Matshikiza steps off the stage and into advocacy, using her art and influence to fight child abuse

  • Rolland Simpi Motaung
8 min read
More than 26 000 cases of child abuse and neglect were reported in the 2024-25 financial year
JUSTICEFORCWECWE

Reported cases of child abuse and neglect rose to 26 000 in 2024-25

These included 9 859 cases relating to sexual abuse reported in all nine provinces

  • Umamah Bakharia
6 min read