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Any adult who decides to have any form of sexual conversation or act with such a a child over the age of 16 may not be committing a crime, but they are acting immorally and shamefully, argues the writer. (Illustration by Getty Images)
Any adult who decides to have any form of sexual conversation or act with such a a child over the age of 16 may not be committing a crime, but they are acting immorally and shamefully, argues the writer. (Illustration by Getty Images)

A recent social media uproar centres around a video of a teenager flaunting a new iPhone, a gift from her significantly older, married pastor boyfriend, sparking a fierce debate on the exploitation of young girls. Nthabi Nhlapo delves into the moral and legal implications of such relationships, questioning society's values and the disturbing normalisation of adults preying on minors.

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