South Africa: Govt to Reinstate Sexual Offences Courts

The South African government has announced that 22 sexual offences courts are to be reintroduced by the end of the 2013/14 financial year, with specially trained officials and equipment to reduce the chance of secondary trauma for victims.

"We believe that these sexual offences courts will help address the growing challenge of sexual offences in the country, particularly against vulnerable groups," Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development Jeff Radebe said in Pretoria on Tuesday.

...

AllAfrica publishes around 400 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.