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Modidima Mannya | Is it time for chemical castration for rapists?

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It is important to understand that chemical castration has a direct impact on the reduction of repeat offences and may be an effective deterrent. Photo: Supplied
It is important to understand that chemical castration has a direct impact on the reduction of repeat offences and may be an effective deterrent. Photo: Supplied

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One of the propositions at the recent ANC policy conference, to address the issue of rape and gender-based violence, was chemical castration for perpetrators. This proposal naturally attracted a mixed public reaction.

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