South Africa: 'Majority of Sexual Offences Never Make It to Trial'

Despite a high conviction rate, the reality is that an underwhelming 18.4% of reported sexual offences cases ever make it to trial.This was revealed by a researcher during a joint press briefing by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development on the outcomes of the National Forum on the Implementation of the Sexual Offences Act.

The briefing on Monday was headed by Deputy Minister of Justice John Jeffery and Advocate Thoko Majokweni, head of the NPA's Sexual Offences and Community Affairs Unit.

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