South Africa

Sexual assault, says woman. Man denies it. Court reaches surprise verdict

18 November 2019 - 07:00 By Shain Germaner
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The Northern Cape High Court has examined a young woman's claims of sexual assault and ruled that she was not a reliable witness, overturning the conviction of the man who allegedly dry-humped her.
judge's gavel The Northern Cape High Court has examined a young woman's claims of sexual assault and ruled that she was not a reliable witness, overturning the conviction of the man who allegedly dry-humped her.
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A university student who was accused of the unsolicited “cuddling and dry-humping” of another student has managed to overturn his sexual assault conviction and suspended prison sentence.

What follows are her version, his version, and the court’s opinion.

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