Blankets, balaclavas and broken women
In the Eastern Cape town of Matatiele, home to seven-year-old Cwecwe, women say rape is common and justice is rare
06 April 2025 - 00:00
It’s a gloomy day in Matatiele. Clouds hang heavy and low, matching the mood. It’s the school holidays, but the streets are quiet. No kids playing, no laughter drifting through the air. Just silence. ..
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