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Gauteng Community Safety MEC Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane, together with activists, marched against rape on 30 March 2017. Picture: Mia Lindeque/EWN.

Soweto rape

Taxi associations and govt officials up in arms to protect women

By Mia Lindeque

Three people have since been arrested in connection with robbing a Johannesburg woman recently, but they have not been linked to her rape.

  • A mother says she feels as if she was stabbed in the heart after learning that her daughter was allegedly drugged and raped by their Metro cop neighbour. Picture: EWN.

    JMPD rape case: Officer faces disciplinary action

    Last week EWN revealed that a 16-year-old teenager was allegedly drugged and raped by a JMPD officer.

    2550 days ago
  • FILE. The five-year-old victim's mother caught the 18-year-old in the act at her home on Sunday.  Picture: RSC Inc.

    Soweto teen held for raping niece

    The 18-year-old suspect will appear in court later on Monday.

    2697 days ago
  • The 45-year-old man from Zola was arrested after allegedly raping two children on Sunday. Picture: Stock.xchng.

    Soweto man arrested for rape

    The 45-year-old man from Zola was arrested after allegedly raping two children on Sunday.

    2954 days ago
  • The police's Kay Makhubela said the suspect is believed to be the little girl's grandfather. Picture: Stock.XCHNG

    65-Year-old arrested for rape

    The police's Kay Makhubela says the suspect is believed to be the little girl's grandfather.

    3173 days ago
  • FILE: UCT staff and students protest against rape SA is witnessing a spike in violence against women and children. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN

    Soweto rape victim recovering

    The girl (11) has reportedly communicated with her family about the attack.

    3239 days ago
  • Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane speaks at the opening of Legislature, 20/02/13. Picture: Sebabatso Mosamo/EWN

    Mokonyane condemns rape scourge

    Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane says men need to be active in the fight against rape.

    3368 days ago
  • UCT staff and students protest against rape on 20 February 2013. Picture: Shamiela Fisher/EWN

    UWC takes a stand against rape

    UWC is the latest education institution to join the fight against rape.

    3368 days ago
  • A man is behind bars after he allegedly raped a 23-year-old in Soweto.

    Alleged rapist arrested in Soweto

    A man is behind bars after he allegedly raped a 23-year-old woman in Soweto.

    3369 days ago
  • Bredasdorp residents outraged after Anene Booysen's brutal rape and murder. Picture: EWN.

    MEC: Let's step up efforts against rape

    WC Community Safety MEC Dan Plato says more can be done to ensure that women are protected.

    3384 days ago
  • A 29-year-old woman from Soweto has reported her pastor of raping her in his church. Picture: Stock.XCHNG

    Soweto pastor arrested for rape

    A 29-year-old woman from Soweto has reported her pastor to the police for raping her.

    3385 days ago
  • The silhouette of a child. Picture: sxc.hu.

    Soweto pastor nabbed for rape

    A 62-year-old Soweto pastor was on Thursday arrested for the alleged rape of three girls.

    3463 days ago
  • Police officers escort a 37-year-old arrested in connection with the rape of a teenage girl in Soweto. The gang rape was filmed on a cellphone. Picture: Seabelo Modise/EWN

    Rape video accused turns state witness

    One of the Soweto rape video accused will now be a state witness in the trial.

    3618 days ago
  • ANC branches in Soweto held a march and prayer session on 20 May 2012, to highlight the escalating rape cases in that community. Picture: Jacob Moshokoa/EWN

    Church to partner with ANC

    The Methodist Church of South Africa marched to raise awareness on rape cases on Sunday.

    3649 days ago
  • ANC branches in Soweto held a march and prayer session on 20 May 2012, to highlight the escalating rape cases in that community. Picture: Jacob Moshokoa

    Soweto residents march against rape

    ANC branches in Soweto held a march and prayer session on Sunday, to highlight the escalating rape cases.

    3649 days ago
  • Soweto rape case

    Alleged rape victim receives counselling

    A mentally disabled boy, who was allegedly raped by two women in Soweto, is still receiving treatment.

    3651 days ago
  • National Prosecuting Authority Spokesperson Mthunzi Mhaga. Picture: EWN

    Gang-rape accused mentally assessed

    A 13-year-old gang-rape suspect has been sent for psychiatric evaluation.

    3652 days ago
  • SAPS on the scene. Picture: EWN

    Rape suspect remains behind bars

    A Soweto man accused of drugging and raping will remain in jail.

    3662 days ago
  • Police have urged the community of Soweto to help them catch a priest accused of raping a young girl.

    Police hope to arrest alleged priest rapist

    Police are still looking for a priest who is accused of raping a 10-year-old girl.

    3663 days ago
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