Captain Botha helping child abuse victims find justice

SAPS Captain Karin Botha is making a significant impact in the fight against child abuse by helping victims find justice through her compassionate and professional work. As part of the Germiston Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) Unit in Gauteng, Botha has dedicated the past nine years to conducting forensic interviews with child victims of abuse, creating a safe environment for them to share their experiences and ensure their evidence can assist in delivering justice.

Her efforts were instrumental in a high-profile human trafficking case resulting in three Zimbabwean nationals each receiving four life terms and 110 years in prison in April this year. Botha's work has also contributed to the successful prosecution of a paedophile in 2020, leading to his life imprisonment and additional charges for child pornography and abuse offenses.

Known affectionately as "Tannie Karin," Botha holds a degree in Social Work and a master's degree in Forensic Practice and describes her work as a calling, emphasizing her commitment to being a voice for young victims in court. SAPS highlights her dedication as reflective of the values of its Reset Agenda, which aims to strengthen public confidence in policing through ethical leadership, quality investigations, and victim-centered policing.

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