When it comes to rape in South Africa, repeat offenders are the biggest problem: Bheki Cele
DNA evidence backlog the cause of delays in apprehending offenders but government is working on it, says police minister
31 October 2022 - 15:52
South Africa does not have a “high number of rapists” but most rape convicts are repeat offenders...
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