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The National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) is still in a “legislative review process” after its release was halted in February to address the confidentiality and disclosure clauses that prevent public access, the ministry of justice and constitutional development said
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National Register for Sex Offenders still in legislative process, justice department says

The register is inaccessible to the public because of legal issues such as defamation, vigilantism and wrongful listings, despite pressure for transparency

  • Umamah Bakharia
4 min read
Build One South Africa (Bosa) has condemned the South African Police Service (SAPS) for what it describes as “dangerous negligence” after a revelation that less than 0.14% of police officers have been screened against the National Register for Sex Offenders (Photo by Gallo Images / Phill Magakoe)
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Only 0.1% of police officers checked for sexual offences

The national register for sex offenders contains more than 32 000 names, with more than 10 000 additional cases pending court outcomes

  • Umamah Bakharia
4 min read
In the wake of a rise in reported cases of sexual violence in schools, including the allegedly rape of a seven-year-old girl, civil society and government leaders are calling for urgent and systemic reform of how schools protect pupils. (Getty)
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Civil society demands action on sexual violence in schools

The department of basic education said it would take additional steps to vet teachers against the national register for sex offenders

  • Umamah Bakharia
5 min read