Sexual offences courts still wouldn’t bring rape justice

Sexual offences courts still wouldn’t bring rape justice

13 Feb 2013 14:41 - Phillip De Wet
Reopening courts that deal specifically with sexual offences is proof that there is hope for the criminal justice system, activists say.
Sexual violence 'significant' in Syria conflict

Sexual violence 'significant' in Syria conflict

14 Jan 2013 09:35 - Mark Tran
Some Syrian women and girls interviewed for an International Rescue Committee report have told of attacks involving kidnap, rape, torture and murder.

New gender equity Bill won't solve rape crisis

18 Apr 2012 16:08 - Jen Thorpe
In the wake of the recent gang rape of a teen, Jen Thorpe explores what it will take to solve the problem of sexual violence in our society.
Sexual assault case against Strauss-Kahn dropped

Sexual assault case against Strauss-Kahn dropped

23 Aug 2011 18:52 - Daniel Trotta
A judge has dropped all sexual assault charges against ex-IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, after the credibility of the accuser was questioned.

Thousands turn out for Australian 'slutwalk'

28 May 2011 11:04 - Staff Reporter
Thousands of people turned out for Australia's first 'Slutwalk', protesting for women to wear what they like without fear of sexual assault.

Prinsloo wanted Barbie 'to be a porn star'

17 Mar 2009 19:28 - Staff Reporter
Dirk Prinsloo wanted Cezanne Visser, better known as Advocate Barbie, to become a porn star, the North Gauteng High Court heard on Tuesday.

A convoluted tale of sex and violence

14 Oct 2008 17:48 - Staff Reporter
Two men accused of raping and beating up a Pretoria woman near a hotel in February last year claim she consented to have sex with them.

Policeman held for sexual assault

11 Aug 2008 09:37 - Staff Reporter
A Pietermaritzburg policeman arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a police station is expected to be served with suspension papers.