The Nelson Mandela University community is reeling after the death of Sesethu Enhle Mboza, a 19-year-old student who allegedly died by suicide after reporting being raped. Her passing has ignited renewed calls for accountability and stronger protection for survivors of gender-based violence.
A man believed to be behind a string of sexual assaults across Johannesburg is expected to appear before the Booysens Magistrate’s Court.
Marius Borg Hoiby, son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been charged with raping four women and committing other violent offences.
Nearly a year after the brutal killing of six-year-old Amantle Semane in Soweto, the accused, Phethe Simiao, has told the Johannesburg high court he plans to plead guilty to kidnapping, rape, and murder.
Iain Wares, the 86-year-old former teacher accused of sexually abusing boys in South Africa and the UK, has lost his bid to have local charges dismissed, paving the way for his extradition to Scotland where he faces 74 more charges.
Thomas Partey appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court today on charges of rape and sexual assault and denies all allegations.
Ghanaian footballer and former Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey has been formally charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault in the UK.
What has added to the Dullstroom community’s anger is that, according to the family, the teacher who witnessed the assault allegedly told the child not to speak about the incident.
Following his first appearance in the Hlanganani Magistrate’s Court last Friday, the suspect was remanded in custody until Monday, 12 May, when he was expected to make a formal bail application.
Adult star Charlotte Lavish has accused Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram of abuse in a TikTok video, just days before a crucial Champions League match.
A 35-year-old school transport driver was arrested in Mafefe, Limpopo, for allegedly raping a five-year-old girl, with the case now before the courts.
An Ethiopian man accused of raping a six-year-old girl in Hendrina appeared in court for the first time, with the case postponed for a bail hearing and interpreter.
After being found not guilty of rape and human trafficking, Timothy Omotoso will be deported from South Africa for being in the country illegally.
The mother of the young girl at the centre of the Bergview College rape case survived a car crash en route to meet with police investigators.
Police have confirmed that DNA samples have now been collected from all three suspects in the Cwecwe rape case, including the school principal.
A Limpopo teacher is on the run after allegedly raping a 13-year-old pupil, while national police continue to prioritise the high-profile Cwecwe rape case.
A rape case involving a seven-year-old girl in the Eastern Cape has sparked national outrage, prompting police and education authorities to intensify their response.
Former Pretoria school principal Martin Kotze, who was facing multiple child abuse charges, has died by suicide ahead of his next court appearance.
SAPS has launched a manhunt for eight foreign nationals linked to the Zanzou nightclub torture videos as investigations continue.
The management of Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria has distanced itself from a series of disturbing videos circulating on social media, which depict extreme acts of violence, humiliation, and sexual abuse allegedly committed against patrons. WARNING: The third-party footage contained in this article is not suitable for sensitive viewers. Some of the videos circulating online were too graphic to include in this article and we discourage anyone from sharing the material any further. Viewers’ discretion is strongly advised. Zanzou nightclub under fire over disturbing abuse videos The footage shows multiple men being subjected to severe abuse, including being beaten, waterboarded, and forced into degrading sexual acts. In one of the videos, a man—purportedly the owner
Donell Mbele, son of actress Sonia Mbele, appeared in court for two rape charges.
The charges against the suspect include robbery, kidnapping, and two counts of rape.
The former school principal will make his first court appearance on Tuesday, 17 December 2024.
Jay-Z blasted Texas lawyer Tony Buzbee for using deplorable tactics to extort money from him.
The accused officer is also facing separate charges of assault and domestic violence opened by his girlfriend in November.
Irish MMA star Conor McGregor has been found guilty of rape in a 2018 incident, with damages awarded to the victim.
The accused was sentenced on Thursday for raping his cousin at Phikela village in Giyani on 13 November 2020.
Calvin Cloete, who has an extensive criminal record including multiple counts of assault, pleaded guilty to charges of murder, rape, kidnapping, and attempted murder.
A 23-year-old Mozambican national has been arrested for the assault and murder of six-year-old Amantle Semane in Orlando East, Soweto. Here’s everything we know.
Kylian Mbappe denies rape allegations from a Swedish media exposé, calling them “fake news.” Here’s what he said.