Is it rape or defilement?
Friday, May 13, 2016
Is she 16 or is she 17 years old? What are the potential charges? Where is the line drawn?
Since the scandal broke out last week, social media has been rife with both terms being used interchangeably. Others have attempted to make a distinction, saying the age of the victim in the case determines which charge or term to use.
While the political shift brings hope for change, it also places immense pressure on the new administration to deliver on its election promises in the face of serious economic challenges.On another level, newly appointed Finance Minister Ndaba Gaolathe’s grim assessment of the country’s finances adds urgency to the moment. The budget deficit, expected to be P8.7 billion, is now anticipated to be even higher due to underperforming diamond...