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Julian Assange has been detained at London’s high-security Belmarsh Prison, one of the UK’s toughest detention centres, since 2019.  (Peter Nicholls)

Swedish prosecutors interview new witnesses in Assange case

The Swedish investigation concerns events which took place in August 2010 when a Swedish woman accused Assange of rape

The other Goliath trips up but dusts himself off
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The other Goliath trips up but dusts himself off

In a country still smouldering from its self-immolation, how does a comedian stick to the ideals of his craft, which demand he speaks his truth

Juventus forward Critiano Ronaldo will not face rape charges. (Getty)

Cristiano Ronaldo will not face rape charges in US

A district attorney in the state of Nevada said it would not prosecute the Portugueseplayer because it cannot be proven that sexual assault occurred.

Gambia’s former president Yahya Jammeh. (Reuters/Carlos Garcia Rawlins)

Yes, victims can bring Gambia’s dictator to justice

Gambian President Adama Barrow has said that he will await the report of the country’s truth commission before pursuing Jammeh’s possible extradition

Three women have accused Gambia’s former president, Yahya Jammeh, of rape and sexual assault while he was in office. (Getty Images)
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Former Gambian dictator Jammeh was a ‘serial sexual predator’

Former president Yahya Jammeh allegedly used his position to rape and sexually assault young women, claims new report

A frustrating season for Brazil’s former captain Neymar. (Reuters)

Neymar’s ‘troubled’ year

The Brazilian forward has had a poor year in football and will want to forget it as quickly as he can

Zizi Kodwa is the new Transport Minister. (Wikus De Wet/AFP/Getty Images)

‘It’s a dirty tricks campaign’ — Zizi Kodwa denies rape accusation

Kodwa, in a statement on Sunday, said the allegations were made in a letter ‘replete with false accusations’

According to Forbes magazine, Ronaldo is one of only three athletes to have been given a lifetime deal with Nike. (Reuters/Massimo Pinca)

Nike ‘deeply concerned’, Juventus shares drop amid Ronaldo rape allegations

Juventus have so far stood behind Ronaldo, but the Italian club’s reaction to the issue has angered some fans

Supreme court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. (Andrew Harnik/Pool via Reuters)

Kavanaugh poised for confirmation to US Supreme Court

If he wins confirmation, Kavanaugh will seal a conservative majority on the nine-seat high court for years to come

‘Although these stories are important and need to be told

Think before ‘outing’ sexual offenders online

As sex crime survivors take to social media, bear in mind we could be sued for retweeting allegations

Governments need to create favourable frameworks and implement comprehensive policies to enable and encourage technology-enhanced learning to support future growth.

Jennifer Ferguson’s rape accused will welcome criminal case over allegations —lawyer

The top sports administrator, who has been accused of rape by singer Jennifer Ferguson, will welcome any criminal proceedings instituted against him

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Lindiwe Sisulu says courts were ‘final arbitrator’ on Khwezi

The ANC presidential hopeful said her opinion is "secondary" to the courts on the rape allegations made by Fezeka Khuzwayo against the President.

In the case of the rapidly evolving malaria parasite

Singer Jennifer Ferguson seeks restorative justice from alleged rapist

Former ANC MP and singer Jennifer Ferguson has decided to offer her alleged rapist an opportunity for a mediated restorative justice process.

Pep Guardiola believes Aguero

Suspect arrested in NMU rape case

After a Facebook post called attention to the plight of two students, CCTV footage circulated online is helping police in the investigation.

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#UKZN: A rape allegation, police violence and the women students who feel vulnerable

Students had initially protested an 8% fee increase but shifted their focus when it was reported that a student had been raped by a police officer.

Editorial: Spitting on women

ANC’s interest in women’s rights seems to have evaporated when it is most needed.

Bill Cosby accusers detail trauma and betrayal in magazine

Thirty-five women who have accused Bill Cosby of raping them have spoken out in an explosive photo essay for New York magazine.

Bill Cosby maintains he gave Andrea Constand an over-the-counter antihistamine to relieve stress. He said their relations were consensual.

Bill Cosby: Is this what a rapist looks like?

A rapist could be anyone – your teacher, uncle, priest, neighbour. And who would take a women’s word over these "respectable" men, asks Fezisa Mdibi.