VOICED: Forced marriage - the plight of South Africa's Xhosa teenagers

The video tells the story of Melissa, a 14-year-old girl from Eastern Cape Town, South Africa, who was abducted and forced into marriage. She endured abuse but eventually escaped to a women's refuge. The video highlights the cultural practice of forced marriage and the efforts by local police to combat it. A campaign led to arrests and a decrease in abductions, though many girls still live in fear.

How did the girl's situation change after she escaped?

What actions are local police taking to address the issue of forced marriages?