Survivors of sexual violence in South Africa are finally finding their voices: Cheryl Zondi bucked the trend of rape accusers staying anonymous in South Africa. African News Agency (ANA)The story of Cheryl Zondi, the brave young woman who took the stand in a South African court to testify against Nigerian pastor and rape accused Timothy Omotoso has recently dominated news … [Read more...] about Survivors of sexual violence in South Africa are finally finding their voices | The Conversation
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Girls in West Africa offered into sexual slavery as ‘wives of gods’ | The Conversation
Girls in West Africa offered into sexual slavery as 'wives of gods': In certain communities in Benin, Togo and Ghana, young virgin girls are sent to atone for their family's wrongdoing. Linda De Volder/FlickrThere are global efforts fighting modern slavery, but one traditional system is still holding strong in West Africa: Trokosi. The Conversation Africa’s Moina Spooner … [Read more...] about Girls in West Africa offered into sexual slavery as ‘wives of gods’ | The Conversation
Court hears details of Lions coach’s alleged sexual assault
Court hears details of Lions coach’s alleged sexual assault: Court hears details of Lions coach’s alleged sexual assault: Lions defence coach Joey Mongalo’s court case for allegedly indecently assaulting a woman in Sydney is underway. WATCH: Police nab several people in Operation Buya Mthetho raids in Joburg: Police have arrested several people in a crime bust in … [Read more...] about Court hears details of Lions coach’s alleged sexual assault
.com | Catholic priest, 84, apologises after three decades to man who shared sexual abuse story
.com | Catholic priest, 84, apologises after three decades to man who shared sexual abuse story: .com | Catholic priest, 84, apologises after three decades to man who shared sexual abuse story: An 84-year-old Catholic priest broke his silence after three decades to apologise to Limpopo-born William Segodisho, who recently shared his story about the sexual abuse he suffered … [Read more...] about .com | Catholic priest, 84, apologises after three decades to man who shared sexual abuse story
South Africa may finally be marching towards solutions to sexual violence | The Conversation
South Africa may finally be marching towards solutions to sexual violence: South African women march against high levels of gender based violence in the country. EPA/Nic BothmaThe start of Women’s Month (August) in South Africa this year was refreshingly different from other years as women took to the streets in #TheTotalShutdown protests. It saved the country from the yearly … [Read more...] about South Africa may finally be marching towards solutions to sexual violence | The Conversation
