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Seven children abused daily in times of corona

At least 30 children get abused in the country each week (Photo: Shutterstock)

At least 30 children get abused in the country each week. This is according to latest statistics by the Childline centre.

The figures have peaked during the Covid-19 pandemic period, and on the week ending May, 52 children were reportedly abused between May 25 and May 31.

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