Tag Archives: Young Women

Swaziland bans miniskirts, midriff-revealing tops saying they provoke rape

December 24, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Police in the small African kingdom of Swaziland have banned women from wearing miniskirts and midriff-revealing tops saying they provoke rape. Offenders face a six-month jail term under the ban, which invokes a colonial criminal law dating back to 1889. … read more »

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Jacob Zuma nominated for ANC Presidency

November 27, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

ANCWL POST NEC AND NOMINATION MEDIA BRIEFING The ANC Women’s League held a fruitful two day meeting. Yesterday the NEC met at the St George hotel and agreed on a number of issues. We also highlighted challenges that we as … read more »

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