Rising rape cases worry Ramotswa police

Close Up Of Man Hands Holding A Woman Hands For Rape And Sexual Abuse, Anti-trafficking And Stopping
Close Up Of Man Hands Holding A Woman Hands For Rape And Sexual Abuse, Anti-trafficking And Stopping

The high prevalence of rape is giving Ramotswa police headache with one or two cases reported every weekend.

The country is faced with this social problem as women continue to live in the deepest fear of rapists and lovers causing harm to them and Ramotswa village has not been spared. Though everyone has the right to live their lives freely, it is not the case for Ramotswa women who live in perpetual fear.

In an interview with Mmegi, Ramotswa police station commander, superintendent Keoagile Tau disclosed to have seen an increase in rape cases prior to the lifting of State of Emergence (SoE). Tau said even though he does not have readily available statistics to support his statement, he has been recording one to two rape cases every weekend. “The illegal sale of alcohol especially home brews has been a concern since 2020 ahead of lockdowns and the alcohol ban also contributed. But since the SoE was lifted, we have seen an increase in rape cases, which mostly occur when people retire from entertainment places,” Tau explained. He identified most of the cases as date rape with perpetrators often being casual friends or individuals who victims are familiar with like ex-boyfriends, boyfriends or casual friends.

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