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ConCourt Hears Bid to Redefine Consent in Rape Cases

ConCourt Hears Bid to Redefine Consent in Rape Cases

South Africa’s Constitutional Court is hearing arguments to redefine consent in rape case law. Advocates want a “reasonable steps” duty before sex, shifting trials from assumptions to clear agreement. The ruling could guide police, prosecutors and judges, and reshape how schools and
September 29, 2025