Rape Statistics
latest news & developments
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu debunks Trump’s ‘white genocide’ claims in quarterly crime report
The statistics from the first three months of the year show an overall drop in crime but gender-based violence continued to be a concern
KZN serial rapist blames Satan, begs court for mercy
Sakhile Bhekisisa Mhlungu kidnapped and raped 10 women, most of whom were teenagers
Court convicts serial rapist who stalked teens on South Coast
Sakhile Bhekisisa Mhlungu cruised the streets of small KZN towns over two years, in broad daylight, searching for victims
Rape victims accept blood money as justice system fails them
Crucial police work is being neglected, cases drag on for years and accused rapists walk the streets, rape survivor support groups say
Survivors of gender-based violence fight to be heard
Gender-based violence is escalating as the social crisis deepens. Some activists want a special council for survivors
Izwi Lami: A tech tool for rape survivors
Health-e News has started an SMS platform where survivors, particularly in rural areas, can receive professional counselling.
[EXCLUSIVE] Less than one in 10 rape accused are over convicted
Just 340 guilty verdicts from 3952cases: a new study shows how the dreadful reality of how the system is failing victims of this ‘priority crime’
Rape and (in)justice: 340 guilty verdicts from 3952 cases
A new study shows the dreadful reality of how the criminal justice system is failing victims of this ‘priority crime’ in SA.
Why South Africa’s unreliable rape ‘facts’ flourish
Kate Wilkinson looks at why wrong rape ‘facts’ flourish and why the police aren’t helping to resolve the problem.