South African author and outspoken social commentator Jackie Phamotse landed at the centre of online controversy after a comment she made on X ignited widespread debate around African parenting, consent and gender-based violence. The viral exchange began after a social media user questioned how some African parents appear emotionally distant from each other despite having […]
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Former Arsenal midfielder, Thomas Partey, has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. Denying all charges, he has expressed through his lawyer, Jenny Wiltshire, that he “welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name”. As reported by BBC News, the footballer is expected to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court […]
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New findings and developments on Cwecwe’s case (a 7- year-old girl that was sexually assaulted at school) shock me everyday. While we as a country are still standing with the family of Cwecwe in seeking justice, it still feels like the South African justice system is not budging. The story broke last year November, shortly […]
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Amid the revelation of Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso’s acquittal, South African social media users have united to call for his deportation from the country with immediate effect. South Africans have experienced a range of intense emotions recently as the tragic case of seven-year-old CweCwe’s rape on school premises has taken over the country, with citizens […]
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Bergview College in Matatiele, Eastern Cape, has taken legal action against the Eastern Cape Department of Education’s (ECDE) decision to deregister the school. This move follows a disturbing incident which took place last year, where a seven-year-old student, Cwecwe, was allegedly raped. The deregistration decision has been met with resistance from the school’s administrators, who […]
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It looks homeschooling should be considered with the amount of rape cases that are coming out where learners are sexually violated by teachers. The South African Police Service (SAPS) in Polokwane, Limpopo, has launched a manhunt for a 58-year-old teacher accused of repeatedly raping a 13-year-old student between November 2024 and March 7, 2025. The […]
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Afrikaner civil rights organisation Afriforum has recently been at the receiving end of some country-wide backlash for their decision to represent Jaco Pieterse, who has been named as a suspect in the tragic rape case of Cwecwe. The horrifying case of the rape of a seven year old Eastern Cape-based Bergview College learner who has […]
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Another day, another court case for a notable name as Donelle Mbele, son of popular actress Sonia Mbele returns to the spotlight for the multiple rape charges that have been placed on him, after a similar occurrence in 2022. It appears some individuals are incapable of rehabilitation as 23-year-old Donelle Mbele has found himself battling […]
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Local television shows have been responsible for bringing light and educating South Africans about issues that are affecting society for a long time. To continue this tradition, SABC 1’s Skeem Saam has aired a controversial episode that touches on how quickly and easily the lines of consent can be blurred. This storyline follows the characters […]
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The high-profile rape trial of Pastor Timothy Omotoso, along with his co-accused Zukiswa Sitho and Lusanda Sulani, resumed at the Gqeberha High Court. The case, which has captured national attention, continues to unfold with new testimonies and evidence being presented. SABC News reports that during the last court appearance, the defence requested Judge Irma Schoeman […]
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TV presenter and rapper Molemo “Jub Jub” Maarohanye, recently made a brief court appearance following charges connected to rape, attempted murder, and assault in a series of alleged incidences that took place between 2006 and 2009. In pursuit to clear his name, he handed himself over to the authorities last year and appeared in the […]
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Award-winning musician Mthokozi Khathi, popularly known as DJ Tira is eager to get his name and reputation cleared as he takes on Luke Ntombela in a legal case on Friday. This comes after the former Clash of the Choirs contestant alleged that Tira had raped her after she found herself waking up in his bed […]
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