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

Sakhile Bhekisisa Mhlungu kidnapped and raped 10 women, most of whom were teenagers

Sakhile Bhekisisa Mhlungu cruised the streets of small KZN towns over two years, in broad daylight, searching for victims

Crucial police work is being neglected, cases drag on for years and accused rapists walk the streets, rape survivor support groups say

Gender-based violence is escalating as the social crisis deepens. Some activists want a special council for survivors

Health-e News has started an SMS platform where survivors, particularly in rural areas, can receive professional counselling.

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’

A new study shows the dreadful reality of how the criminal justice system is failing victims of this ‘priority crime’ in SA.

Kate Wilkinson looks at why wrong rape ‘facts’ flourish and why the police aren’t helping to resolve the problem.