Green light for Sexual Offences Act development

Green light for Sexual Offences Act development

16 Jan 2013 18:39 - Faranaaz Parker
Child rights advocates have welcomed a ruling overturning parts of the Sexual Offences Act, which they say was out of step with reality.
SCA ruling of Sexual Offences Act welcomed

SCA ruling of Sexual Offences Act welcomed

15 Jun 2012 15:49 - Sapa
Justice Minister Jeff Radebe has welcomed a ruling against a judgment that a man could not be sentenced because of a flaw in the Sexual Offences Act.
Judgment expected on sexual offences law

Judgment expected on sexual offences law

13 Jun 2012 17:55 - Andre Grobler
The Supreme Court of Appeal has heard that any accused should know that the court in which he was asked to plead has scope in terms of sentencing.
NPA takes Sexual Offences Act to appeal court

NPA takes Sexual Offences Act to appeal court

13 Jun 2012 08:10 - Sapa
The Supreme Court of Appeal is due to hear an urgent appeal by the National Prosecuting Authority against a ruling involving the Sexual Offences Act.
More focus on victims to combat sexual crimes

More focus on victims to combat sexual crimes

06 Jun 2012 12:26 - Meggan Saville
Focusing on the victims of sexual crimes would help to combat and prevent further violence against women and children, says NDPP acting head deputy.
MPs approves amendment to Sexual Offences Act

MPs approves amendment to Sexual Offences Act

05 Jun 2012 13:59 - Sapa
Parliamentarians have approved an amendment to the Sexual Offences Act as a measure to prevent certain crimes becoming impossible to prosecute.
Prophylaxis: A right in name only

Prophylaxis: A right in name only

17 Feb 2012 00:00 - Stefanie Röhrs
Research reveals that rape survivors have little access to information about prophylaxis, a vital drug in minimising the chances of contracting HIV.
Trial date to be set for child porn accused

Trial date to be set for child porn accused

01 Dec 2011 15:13 - Staff Reporter
Nine members of a Pretoria family will return to the Pretoria North Regional Court on January 16 on charges relating to sexually assaulting children.