South Africa: 'Respect, Protect Women and Children'

As the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign draws near its close, Mbhazima Thomas Maluleke (60), a former teacher serving a 14-year jail term for rape, has called on South Africa's men to respect, love and protect women and children, writes Edwin Tshivhidzo.

Maluleke, who was a teacher for 27 years, was convicted of raping his cousin in July 2005. At the time of the incident, the victim was 15 years old.

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