Sexual Assault
latest news & developments
Girls’ movement calls on traditional isiXhosa practice of entangeni
The programme provides a safe space for teenage girls in Makhanda’s townships to discuss and learn about sexual and reproductive health
Omotoso’s acquittal points to weaknesses in the police and justice system
How many more women have to experience sexual violence before we can see a fundamental change?
Chris Brown: Should home affairs have acted?
The US musician, who has a history of violence against women, is set to perform in Johannesburg
Rape survivor fights for justice: ‘I live in fear, will someone else get me?’
Thousands of rape cases are in limbo because the police apparently can’t check fingerprints on the department of home affairs’ database
Gender-based violence affects one in three women regardless of income group
A report by the Tears Foundation has highlighted that women don’t report cases to the police and call for help from work, emphasising the need for personal, confidential services
Women job seekers often experience rape or sexual assault
The reality is that speaking out exposes victims to further victimisation and often the perpetrator gets off scot-free
Pressure builds as Enoch Godongwana forges on with fiscal consolidation
Enoch Godongwana is currently seized with preparations for the medium-term budget, which will give details on whether fiscal stability is still possible
‘Relieved’ to hear from police on sexual assault allegation, Godongwana will continue to do his job
The finance minister confirmed he had been approached by the police about a criminal investigation into allegations of sexual assault
Former education employee accused of raping child laughs as witnesses testify in court
Louis Pepping’s trial was moved from Lusikisiki to the Mthata high court because of fears that angry residents would attack the courthouse.
Parliamentary legal opinion urges steps on MPs, former minister named in Zondo report
Senior MP Cedric Frolick should face an inquiry by the ethics committee while Gwede Mantashe and Nomvula Mokhonyane could face criminal sanction
Inside the 18-month investigation into Roodepoort man’s rape of family dog
Perpetrator jailed for eight years after he sexually assaulted his neighbour’s puppy
MacG is riding the wave of misogynistic podcasts
MacG claims to be merely a facilitator, but the shock jock is doubling down and standing by the benefits procured by his misogyny
An open letter to my Springbok
From an old acquaintance* with benefits
Teenage pregnancy – which is often child rape – should enrage us
Fixing the system starts at home, where parents and guardians who shield the perpetrators of sexual assault must be held accountable for their complicity
R. Kelly convicted of leading decades-long sex abuse ring
He faces up to life in prison, a dramatic fall for the singer long praised as R&B’s king