SHOCKING! Seven-year-old found SHACKLED and locked up by own mother

A seven-year-old girl was found SHACKLED and locked up by her own mother in their informal home. 

SHOCKING! A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD GIRL FOUND SHACKLED

According to Reaction Unit SA (RUSA), spokesperson Prem Balram this SHOCKING incident has sparked outrage. 

People passing by the makeshift home noticed the distressing sight through a window. A young girl was shackled with a metal chain, secured with a lock on one end, and attached to a rafter on the roof. 

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“Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) received a call from a resident of an area popularly known as Sandpit requesting assistance after a mob began assaulting the mother of the child. 

“According to the caller, residents walking past the informal home peered through a window and noticed a female child shackled with a metal chain. The chain was fastened with a lock. The opposite end was secured to a rafter along the roof.” 

Prem Balram

THE SEVEN-YEAR-OLD WAS FOUND BY PASSING RESIDENTS

Reacting swiftly, officers from RUSA, in collaboration with the Verulam South African Police Service (SAPS), were dispatched to the scene. 

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Balram said their investigation revealed that the mother had restrained her child before leaving their residence earlier in the day. Upon her return, a furious mob confronted her, using sticks to physically assault her. Seeking refuge from the crowd’s anger, she retreated into her home and locked the door.

Recognising the severity of the situation, authorities intervened promptly to ensure the safety of the mother and the shackled child. 

A FURIOUS MOB CONFRONTED HER USING STICKS TO PHYSICALLY

Both were extricated from the residence and transported to the Verulam SAPS.

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The distressing incident of a young child being shackled by her own mother has sent shockwaves through the Redcliffe community in KZN.

The incident highlights the importance of addressing child welfare and mental health concerns within society. The local community’s response underscores their collective commitment to safeguarding the well-being of the most vulnerable among them.

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THE INCIDENT SENT SHOCKWAVES THROUGH COMMUNITY

Authorities are likely to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident to ensure the safety and protection of the child moving forward.

WHO TO CONTACT:

• If you need immediate help for a molested/raped child, please contact NETCARE: 082 911
• There are social workers on staff at Netcare hospitals.
• If a child is being abused, please contact your nearest police station to report it, or your nearest CHILD WELFARE office.
• If a woman is being abused, please contact the GENDER VIOLENCE HELPLINE: 0800 150 150
• If you are an adult survivor and need counselling, contact LIFELINE: 011 728 1347
• If you need family mediation, contact FAMSA: 011 766 3283
• If you are an adult survivor of childhood abuse, and you are struggling to lay a charge because the perpetrator is famous, please contact our HEAD OFFICE: 011 789 8815

OTHER USEFUL CONTACTS:

• CHILDLINE: 0800 055 555 or www.childlinesa.org
• LEGAL AID: Toll-free Advice Line: 0800 110 110
• CUSTODY – Family Advocate: 012 323 0760 (Gauteng) or 021 426 1216 (Western Cape) or 031 310 6500 (KZN)
• JOHANNESBURG CHILD WELFARE SOCIETY: 011 298 8500 or www.jhbchildwelfare.org.za
• SAPS FCS – Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences Unit: 012 393 2363 (PTA Head Office:)
• SADAG – The South African Depression and Anxiety Group: 011 262 6396 or www.sadag.org
• SADAG – Suicide Crisis Line: 0800 567 567 or SMS: 31393
• SADAG – Police and Trauma Line: 0800 20 50 26
• SADAG – Social Development Substance Abuse Line: 0800 12 13 14 or SMS: 32312