South Africa has witnessed a shocking 193 child deaths in the past six months, with 86 being homicides. Recent highprofile cases have highlighted the need for targeted interventions to prevent such tragedies from happening again. The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness Forensic Pathology Services is working to decrease child fatalities through key partnerships, but there is an urgent need for both authorities and communities to comprehend the root causes of such incidents and develop effective tactics to prevent their recurrence.
