Rape is still rape even if you’re married – report finds some South African men don’t believe it is: Sexual violence, as defined by the World Health Organization (WHO), includes any sexual act or attempt to obtain sex through coercion, regardless of the relationship between the parties. This encompasses rape, unwanted sexual touching, and non-contact …
How rape myths and unconscious biases prejudice the judicial system against women — and rape survivors in particular: Harry Base|Shutterstock It is well documented that women who are sexually assaulted, or raped, rarely report the crime to the police. The US charity, the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, has shown that one in six …
Zimbabwe’s president was security minister when genocidal rape was state policy in 1983-4. Now he seeks another term: Zimbabwe's President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Tafadzwa Ufumeli/Getty Images Trigger warning: this article contains accounts of sexual violence. Zimbabwe will hold its elections on 23 August. The current president of Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa, is running for re-election. This is …
Coronation Street: what Amy Barlow’s storyline says about rape and consent: Set among the everyday lives of ordinary, working-class people on the rainy cobbles of North Manchester, England, Coronation Street is the world’s longest running soap opera. It is enduringly popular partly for its hard-hitting, topical storylines. The show’s writers have partnered with charities to …
Jurors who believe rape myths contribute to dismal conviction rates – but judge-only trials won’t solve the problem: Shutterstock After years of consultations and reports, the Scottish government is proposing to conduct a pilot to test out running rape trials with just a judge – and no jury. The conviction rate in Scotland for rape …
Why do so many men get away with rape? Police officers, survivors, lawyers and prosecutors on the scandal that shames the justice system: Today in England and Wales, an estimated 300 women will be raped. About 170 of those cases will be reported to the police. But only three are likely to make it to …
Rape culture in Côte d’Ivoire can shift if survivors get support to speak without blame and shame: An activist holds a placard reading "my outfit is not an invitation" during a demonstration against the television channel Nouvelle Chaine Ivorienne following a shocking programme on rape. SIA KAMBOU/AFP via Getty Images In August this year, Yves …
South Africa in the news: Sharp rise in South Africa murder, rape: South African police have recorded a sharp increase in violent crime in the past three months, recording over 6100 murders and homicides from July to September, the latest crime statistics show. This …: “South Africa” – BingNews 2022 WCQ: Legendary Mark Fish doubts …
South Africa in the news: ANC cuts ties with mayor convicted of rape: The party was in coalition with the Independent Civic Organisation of South Africa (Icosa) in Kannaland where it backed Jeffrey Donson to be mayor. But NGOs and other gender groups have condemned the …: “South Africa” – BingNews Scorchers signing Carse incurs …
Rape culture in South African schools: where it comes from and how to change it: Rape and other forms of violence in and around schools reflect a broader problem in the country. GettyImages In August 2021, a six-year-old grade one learner in South Africa was raped, allegedly by a general worker in her school’s toilet. …
South Africa in the news: 10,006 rape cases recorded in S.Africa between April-June: Leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal’s maiden six-wicket for India as the hosts beat England by 75 runs in the third and final Twenty20 International …: “South Africa” – BingNews ICC T20 World Cup is ‘big value to us’, says Namibia skipper Erasmus: Namibia cricket …
South Africa in the news: Watch: Anti-GBV group shocked by alleged ‘rape joke’ on Love Island SA: Love Island SA has again courted controversy, after a contestant appeared to crack a ‘rape joke’ that was, somehow, left in the final edit.: “South Africa” – BingNews Why did Didiza’s Department give SAFDA R158 million?: South Africa …
Schools urgently need to tackle rape culture by educating pupils about online world: Lopolo/Shutterstock After weeks of national discussions about women and girls’ safety, the term “rape culture” has made headlines again. This time it relates to widespread reports of sexual violence against teenagers in secondary education, some of which include Britain’s most prestigious fee-paying …
South Africa in the news: Doubts surround video of alleged rape at Bishops: Cape Town – A video of an alleged rape involving pupils from Bishops Diocesan College may be nothing more than an insensitive prank. This came to light after the school launched an investigation into …: “South Africa” – BingNews Africa in the …
South Africa in the news: South African minister Motshekga under criticism for rape comment: South Africa’s Basic Education Minister Angie Motshekga has come under heavy criticism after the controversial rape comment she made on Monday at a school. While addressing students at a school in …: “South Africa” – BingNews Huge ‘national strike’ to hit …
South Africa in the news: Angie Motshekga must retract and apologise over rape comments -Baxolile Nodada: Minister Motshekga must retract and apologise over rape comments. . The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the Minister of Basic Education, Angie Motshekga, to pub …: “South Africa” – BingNews Panic at the AGM: When stakeholders show up: Many …
South Africa in the news: Prophet Shepherd Bushiri: Malawi prophet respond to new rape charge, accuse South Africa ‘white police’ say dem wan take am down: Di fugitive Malawi pastor Shepherd Bushiri wey South African goment bin accuse of mago-mago and money laundering, go need to face new accuse of rape.: “South Africa” – BingNews …
South Africa in the news: Prophet Shepherd Bushiri: Malawi prophet respond to new rape charge, accuse South Africa ‘white police’ say dem wan take am down: Di fugitive Malawi pastor Shepherd Bushiri wey South African goment bin accuse of mago-mago and money laundering, go need to face new accuse of rape.: “South Africa” – BingNews …