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Teachers in South African schools may be slow to report rape of girls: study shows why

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par Ayobami Precious Adekola, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of South Africa
Azwihangwisi Helen Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Professor, University of South Africa

In South Africa, the age of consent for sex is 16 years old. Engaging in sexual activity with someone under the age of 16 is considered statutory rape, even if the minor consents as defined under the law that applies to adults.

In December 2021, South Africa’s Department of Basic Education introduced a policy…

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