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The National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO) is still in a “legislative review process” after its release was halted in February to address the confidentiality and disclosure clauses that prevent public access, the ministry of justice and constitutional development said

National Register for Sex Offenders still in legislative process, justice department says

The register is inaccessible to the public because of legal issues such as defamation, vigilantism and wrongful listings, despite pressure for transparency

Build One South Africa (Bosa) has condemned the South African Police Service (SAPS) for what it describes as “dangerous negligence” after a revelation that less than 0.14% of police officers have been screened against the National Register for Sex Offenders (Photo by Gallo Images / Phill Magakoe)

Only 0.1% of police officers checked for sexual offences

The national register for sex offenders contains more than 32 000 names, with more than 10 000 additional cases pending court outcomes

The latest data shows that contact crimes and rapes are on the rise. (Photo by Darren Stewart/Gallo Images via Getty Images).

Police crime statistics: Spike in murders of women and children

The latest data shows that contact crimes and rapes are on the rise

Austerity is a silent war on survivors of gender-based violence

The support systems that GBV survivors depend on are being damaged by cost cuts, making it harder for them to escape violence and seek justice

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

A man’s world: Many framed the accusations of misconduct against writer Junot Díaz as a consequence of his own experiences of sexual violence. Photo: Andrew Toth/Getty Images for The New Yorker Festival/AFP

Why is male rage sacrosanct?

Hurt people hurt people, but one trauma should never justify another. Men are supposed to be understood;the rest of us must simply understand

Justice is a misogynist so it’s little wonder that women get such a raw deal

There are many issues that need to be addressed to make it easier for women to get legal redress

Let’s talk about sex, teenagers tell members of Parliament

Three teenagers have pleaded with MPs to consider a separate register for child sex offenders instead of criminalising "a natural part of growing up".

Buckingham Palace asserts that sex claims against Prince Andrew are false.

British royals deny sex claims against Prince Andrew

Royal officials come to the defense of Prince Andrew following claims of a sexual nature made against the Duke of York.

Don’t call them pests; rapists are criminals

We glibly make light of violent abuse by calling those who perpetrate sex crimes ‘pests’.

Umalusi declares matric exams fair and credible

Hyde Park teacher suspended for sending nude pic to pupil

A Hyde Park High School teacher has been suspended after allegedly sending out numerous sexual images to his pupil, says a report.

Diamonds are prepared in Gaberone and then traded out of there rather than London. Namibia

Sexual offences courts back on the cards

Justice Minister Jeff Radebe says the justice department has already begun implementing steps to bring back specialised sexual offences courts.

Justice ministry stands by its opposition to constitutional challenge to Sexual Offences Act

NPA reports decline in number of finalised sexual offence cases

The National Prosecuting Authority’s annual report has revealed the number of finalised sexual offence cases has dropped for 2011/12.

Limpopo failing its abused minors

Limpopo failing its abused minors

A sudden rise in sexual offences committed by children points to a lack of remedial resources.

It takes a village to fail a child

It takes a village to fail a child

The horrific, brutal torture of a teenage girl in Limpopo, which was caught on video illustrates our society’s systemic failure.

NPA crackdown outrages activists

NPA crackdown outrages activists

The decision to prosecute children between the ages of 12 and 16 for having consensual sex has outraged children’s human-rights activists.

Israel’s Katsav sentenced to seven years for rape

Israel’s Katsav sentenced to seven years for rape

Former Israel president Moshe Katsav was on Tuesday sentenced to seven years behind bars after being convicted on charges of rape and other offences.

Concourt rejects Advocate Barbie’s appeal bid

Concourt rejects Advocate Barbie’s appeal bid

The Constitutional Court has denied Cezanne Visser, also known as Advocate Barbie, leave to appeal her seven-year prison sentence for sexual offences.

Advocate Barbie turns to Constitutional Court

Advocate Barbie turns to Constitutional Court

Cezanne Visser has applied to the Constitutional Court for leave to appeal her seven-year prison sentence for sexual offences.