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Laws regarding rape

ANC Women’s League calls for castration of rapists; the reality is complex and complicated

South Africa

ANC Women’s League calls for castration of rapists; the reality is complex and complicated

By Rebecca Davis

South Africa

#NotinmynameSA to visit Dros over 'nonchalant' response to rape of 6-year-old girl

By News24

Murder, attempted murder and robbery the three biggest headaches for SAPS

South Africa

Murder, attempted murder and robbery the three biggest headaches for SAPS

By Aphiwe Ngalo & Hlumela Dyantyi

The high cost of proving sexual assault in South Africa

South Africa

The high cost of proving sexual assault in South Africa

By Nkateko Mabasa

Rape, Unresolved – Crime Stats highlight urgent need to address gender-based violence

South Africa

Rape, Unresolved – Crime Stats highlight urgent need to address gender-based violence

By Alison Tilley and Kathleen Dey

Police crime statistics: do they reflect the real reporting behaviour of victims?

South Africa

Police crime statistics: do they reflect the real reporting behaviour of victims?

By Alison Tilley and Kathleen Dey

Sensationalising rape on TV is as dangerous as saying it doesn’t exist

South Africa

Sensationalising rape on TV is as dangerous as saying it doesn’t exist

By Abigail Hatcher Ncumisa Sopazi and Mzwakhe Khumalo

Men must be active participants in the fight to end gender-based violence

South Africa

Men must be active participants in the fight to end gender-based violence

By Cormac Smith

Sexual violence against men and boys in CAR

Africa

Sexual violence against men and boys in CAR

By ISS Today

Understanding the Constitutional Court’s Sidney Frankel judgment

South Africa

Understanding the Constitutional Court’s Sidney Frankel judgment

By GroundUp

Jennifer Ferguson slams Sunday Times for 'unethical' reporting on rape docket

South Africa

Jennifer Ferguson slams Sunday Times for 'unethical' reporting on rape docket

By Rebecca Davis

Weinstein turns himself in to NY police station

World

Weinstein turns himself in to NY police station

By AFP