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DNA secures life sentence for man who gang-raped woman
A 26-year-old man from Mpumalanga has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the gang rape of a 40-year-old woman, marking a significant victory for justice and the rights of victims in South Africa.
KwaZulu-Natal man receives life sentence for murdering grandmother
A KwaZulu-Natal man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of his 72-year-old grandmother, following a shocking confession to police.
Justin Baldoni’s legal eagle Bryan Freedman takes aim at Blake Lively’s amended lawsuit
Lively’s amended complaint claims that two other actors on the movie have agreed to testify against Baldoni.
Viral video exposes police brutality against woman in Bloemfontein
A shocking video of police officers assaulting a woman at a Bloemfontein police station has sparked outrage and demands for accountability.
Suspect in Du Noon murder and rape case arrested 250km from Cape Town
Police arrest a man wanted for murder and rape in Du Noon, 250km from Cape Town, as he prepares to face court on Friday.
Don’t Look Away: Serial rapist who targeted minors sentenced to four life terms
During sentencing, the magistrate deemed Themba Nkambule as a danger to society, and ordered his name be entered into the National Register for Sexual Offenders.
Don’t Look Away: Uncle sentenced for raping 12-year-old niece
The uncle came home drunk, started touching the girl before undressing her and raping her.
Don’t Look Away: ‘If we heal men, we will heal society,’ says Father A Nation
‘No boy is born an abuser. It’s simply not in the DNA of a man to harm a woman or child. Something has to go horribly wrong in a boy’s journey to adulthood for him to become abusive. ’ - Craig Wilkinson of Father A Nation.
Don’t Look Away: Free State rapist jailed for life for repeatedly raping a former schoolmate
Pule Richard Motseu continuously raped his former schoolmate, but he told the court he was at his sister’s house that night. The court rejected his feeble alibi.
Don’t Look Away | Here’s how to apply for a protection order
As a woman living in South Africa, it has become important to protect ourselves and get educated on how to help each other.
Don't Look Away | ‘The fight against GBV is not just a campaign,’ says Parliament
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign runs from Monday, November 25, until December 10.
Man who set his girlfriend alight on Women’s Day sentenced
Darren Kershaw was sentenced seven years after murdering his girlfriend, Yeshnee Kuni at their apartment in Burgunday Estate in 2017.
‘I don’t have bruises and wounds that anybody can see, but I am living with something that I cannot wash away,’ says trafficked victim
Initially being held in Khayelitsha, she was continuously raped, until injuries to her genitalia resulted in her heading to a clinic where a nurse heard her plight and contacted a relative who rescued her from her situation.
Man sentenced for raping, trafficking and forcing Eastern Cape child into marriage
The 16-year-old was constantly being raped, until a nurse who treated her for vaginal injuries assisted her in locating her uncle who manage to rescue her and go to the police.
Father who ‘showed’ what he did with seven-year-old daughter’s mother jailed for rape and incest
As the girl tried screaming, he placed his hands over her mouth to muffle out the sound.
Rapist uncle sentenced to two life terms
The uncle raped his 10-year-old niece orally and vaginally.
Bronkhorstspruit serial rapist who had one of his victims fry eggs for takeaway sentenced
Serial rapist Andries Fenyane urged the court to sentence him to correctional supervision due to his ill health.
Melkbosstrand couple expected in court for rape and human trafficking after victim’s escape
The couple were arrested on Thursday.
Northern Cape man sentenced for brutally murdering girlfriend
Dina Matyoben suffered severe injuries, including blunt force trauma to her head and face, a ruptured liver, and 12 broken ribs.
Knysna man sentenced for murdering his partner with his knobkierie
Gqabisa Dayimani died of internal injuries.
Citrusdal man sentenced for raping his eight-year-old stepdaughter
After having drinks with his partner, the 28-year-old man entered the girl’s room and raped her as her brother slept.
Zimbabwean teen found with body parts of missing Motjatji Thoka, 17, sentenced
When Brian Mugwira, 19, was arrested, he was found in possession of some of the body parts of 17-year-old Motjatji Thoka.
Suspect charged with kidnapping of British national rescued from shack remains in custody
The 84-year-old woman was rescued from a shack in Worcester.
Cousins who hacked pregnant woman to death jailed for life
The pregnant woman was hacked with a panga and a bush knife for about 30 minutes before she died.
‘He needs to die wherever he is,’ says mother of Boland serial killer’s victim, Chantell Matthysen, after his incarceration
The Boland serial killer, Johan Williams, has been sentenced to eight life terms plus 60 years in the Western Cape High Court.