A deep-seated and sustained anger against sexual violence is emerging in South Africa. AIDS Healthcare Foundation/FlickrRape is never far from the headlines in South Africa. But while protests about corruption and service delivery are common, sexual violence is not an issue that often brings people to the streets. A university in one of the country’s small towns is changing … [Read more...] about Angry student protests have put rape back on South Africa’s agenda | The Conversation
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How universities can begin to tackle rape culture on their campuses | The Conversation
University campuses are a hotbed of rape culture. Reuters Lady Gaga’s performance of Til it happens to you at the 2016 Academy Awards drew worldwide attention to sexual violence, and specifically the recent increase in sexual assault on American university campuses. It resonated elsewhere in the world, too. Stellenbosch University in South Africa has set up a task team to … [Read more...] about How universities can begin to tackle rape culture on their campuses | The Conversation
Rape in South Africa: why the system is failing women | The Conversation
Placards voicing the concerns of rape victims outside the High Court in Johannesburg. EPA/Kim LudbrookAbout 150 women report being raped to the police in South Africa daily. Fewer than 30 of the cases will be prosecuted, and no more than 10 will result in a conviction. This translates into an overall conviction rate of 4% - 8% of reported cases. In this edited extract from her … [Read more...] about Rape in South Africa: why the system is failing women | The Conversation
Police probing rape at South Rand Hospital
A psychiatric patient has allegedly raped another patient waiting for treatment at the South Rand Hospital in Rosettenville, Johannesburg. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg or Gauteng Press Release. Read more on: MyJHB Read … [Read more...] about Police probing rape at South Rand Hospital
Man arrested for alleged rape of teen
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in the Honeydew area following the rape of a teenage girl, Gauteng police say. Read the full article by here: Articles relating to Places | johannesburg Submit and get free press releases here: MyPR Free Press Release. Click HERE to submit your Johannesburg or Gauteng Press Release. Read more on: MyJHB Read more on MyJHB. Join … [Read more...] about Man arrested for alleged rape of teen
