sexual assault
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South Africa
De Villiers Cleared: No Further Action Planned
Former Springbok coach Peter de Villiers will take time to consider his next steps following his acquittal on sexual assault and crimen injuria charges in the Malmesbury Regional Court on 28 August 2025, according to his legal team. The court dismissed the charges after De Villiers’ attorneys successfully argued a section 174 application earlier in […]
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NPA abandons prosecution in Cwecwe rape case citing lack of evidence
PRETORIA, South Africa – The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) announced Saturday it will not prosecute anyone in the alleged rape case of a seven-year-old girl from Matatiele, citing insufficient evidence to secure a conviction. The decision comes after months of public outcry and protests demanding justice for the child known as Cwecwe. NPA spokesperson Mthunzi […]
