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Brigadier Sifiso Cele believes himself a victim of a smear campaign.

Female cops sent for rape counselling

Brigadier Sifiso Cele denies the rape allegations, saying that they are part of a smear campaign and that criminal charges should have been opened if the accusations were true

(Mail & Guardian)

Editorial: Dropping celebs isn’t enough

There are not often consequences for men who are reported to have sexually abused women. But maybe, just maybe things are changing for the better.

In a statement released by her attorneys, Brown thanked her supporters and the governor and promised to ‘do everything I can to justify your faith in me.’ (CNN)

Cyntoia Brown, sentenced to life at the age of 16, gets clemency

Without Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam’s intervention, Brown would have remained in prison at least until 2055

The Le Monde letter triggered a wave of indignation worldwide

‘Feminist’ Deneuve apologises to sex assault victims

As an actress since she was 17, Deneuve admitted that during her career she had been "a witness to indelicate situations" between men and women.

OkMalumKoolKat performs at Red Bull Kas’Lami in Umlazi

OkMalumKoolKat: The case of an escape artist

By not articulating an experience as formative as being in a Tasmanian jail, OkMalumKoolKat affirms the stereotype that men are emotionally obtuse.

Prey: Anene Booysen

Stats SA report on sexual violence questionable and ‘ridiculous’, say experts

Stats SA completely misses the plot in their latest report on statistics of sexual violence in South Africa, writes Ra’eesa Pather.

In its statement, the Security Council reiterated the readiness of MONUSCO, the UN peacekeeping mission in DRC, “to provide support if requested.” (Phil More/AFP)

More UN peacekeepers accused of sex crimes

More UN troops in the DRC are accused of abusing those they were meant to protect – and face paternity claims from their alleged victims.

Sex offender register conundrum to see ruling

A case involving a teenage offender’s name being placed on the sex offender register will see a verdict on this conundrum from the Concourt.

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Angelina Jolie condemns UN inaction on war rapes

Screen star Angelina Jolie has criticised UN Security Council powers for their lack of action over wartime rapes, invoking Syria and other conflicts.

Strauss-Kahn linked to high-class prostitution ring

Strauss-Kahn launches fight to clear his name

Fallen IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn launched what promises to be a long campaign to clear his name on Monday, pleading not guilty to sex crimes.