MEC FOR HEALTH CALLS AN INVESTIGATION OF POSSIBLE MISCONDUCT AGAINST A MALE NURSER OVER ALLEGATIONS OF SEXUALISATION OF CHILDREN ON SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
Limpopo MEC for Health Dieketseng Mashego has called on an immediate investigation with an intention to pursue a possible case of misconduct against a male nurse who participated in a social media post that sexualises children. This comes after a Facebook post went that depict children as sex objects gained traction with people making what is deemed as disgusting and unacceptable comments. It has since been established that one of the dreadful comments on the conversation might have been made by a profile belonging to a male nurse under the employ of the department. The MEC believes that the utterances are not only unacceptable but perpetuate a culture of child abuse, rape, and gender-based violence—serious issues that our country is grappling with.
“It is imperative that we foster an environment that protects children and promotes their rights, rather than one that trivializes or sexualises their existence. We want to make it clear that the Limpopo Department of Health maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of sexualisation of children or any comments that normalize or condone violence against women and children. We are dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment and will not tolerate behavior that undermines these values,” emphasised MEC Mashego.
The MEC has called on community solidarity in standing against these heinous acts and to report any instances of child abuse or gender-based violence.
