The anguish of rape by acquaintance

Unspeakable: Rape by acquaintance is on the rise
Unspeakable: Rape by acquaintance is on the rise

Everyone thinks they can understand the agony of rape. But what happens when a woman is raped by someone she knows? Two women narrate their horrifying tale to Staff Writer, MPHO MOKWAPE, of incidents that happened in the last two weeks

*Elise Boikobo

“People may often talk about rape, but we may never understand. Only people who have been through the ordeal can know and understand what it is.

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Over the past weekend in Greater Gaborone, four people tragically lost their lives in separate accidents, a stark reminder of how vulnerable we are on the roads, especially during this busy time of year.The accidents, which claimed the lives of three pedestrians and one driver, paint a grim picture of the dangers faced by everyone on the road, not just motorists but also pedestrians. In one case, a young man was fatally struck by a truck whilst...

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