Latest News & Developments

victim

14-year-old rape victim's suicide leads to freedom for alleged rapists

A 14-year-old rape victim's death by suicide has resulted in her alleged attackers walking free due to a court ruling that prioritised their right to cross-examine her. This tragic case raises significant questions about the justice system and the treatment of victims.

Cape Times News
Zelda Venter|Published

Court ruling allows rapists to walk free following the tragic death of a young victim

A 14-year-old rape victim's suicide has resulted in her alleged rapists being released due to a court ruling that prioritised their right to cross-examine her. This tragic case raises critical questions about justice and the treatment of vulnerable victims

Cape Argus News
Zelda Venter|Published

Tragic outcome: 14-year-old rape victim's suicide leads to freedom for alleged rapists

A 14-year-old rape victim's death by suicide has resulted in her alleged attackers walking free due to a court ruling that prioritised their right to cross-examine her. This tragic case raises significant questions about the justice system and the treatment of victims.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Why the Justice Committee is demanding accountability after Timothy Omotoso's acquittal

Timothy Omotoso's acquittal raises serious concerns about the justice system's effectiveness in protecting victims of gender-based violence, leading to urgent calls for accountability from the NPA and judicial reforms.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping six-year-old neighbour

A 51-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of a six-year-old boy in Madadeni, highlighting the commitment of the justice system to combat sexual offences

News Crime and Courts
Ntombizodwa Dlamini|Published