Die Antwoord has child welfare coming for them after child slavery allegations
This trending story has developed and things are taking a turn...
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Slavery, exploitation, and a series of crimes.
Die Antwoord has been under investigation after the "adopted son" of the well-known South African rap-rave group made allegations against them.
Gabriel "Tokkie" du Preez spoke out against the severe conditions and turmoil he has faced when under the group's care. To read more about when the story broke, click here.
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It has been a lengthy investigation after the story shocked Mzansi and in recent events, social welfare has become involved.
News 24 reports that Western Cape Social Development Department obtained a court order from the Cape Town Children's Court on Tuesday, giving them access to inspect the safety of the child after allegations of child abuse and neglect against Waddy Jones (Ninja) and Anri du Toit (Yolandi Visser).
Social workers arrived at the Dorp Hotel in Schotsche Kloof, Cape Town on Tuesday to conduct a safety inspection of Die Antwoord's biological child.
They are now satisfied that there is no harm being brought to their biological kids while the police investigation is underway.
"The department can confirm that a home visit has taken place. Any further details in this regard can't be divulged. At this stage, no further steps are being pursued against the owners of the premises [the Dorp Hotel]."
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The criminal case is ongoing for the time being. However, the group has been facing a lot of scrutiny for the allegations against them.
Listen to what has previously been shared surrounding the initial allegations against the group:
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing case.
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