What is the best way to deal with the escalating rape problem in South Africa?
According to Interpol, South Africa has the highest rate of rape in the world. It is estimated that nearly one million, seven hundred thousand women a year are raped there, but only around fifty-four thousand cases are reported.
Sonette Ehlers has invented a controversial new device called the Rapex, which is worn like a tampon and in the event of rape will attach itself to the perpetrator's penis. However it has fuelled an angry reaction from women's groups in the country.
Jenni talks to Sonette and also discusses why rape is escalating in South Africa and what solutions need to be put into place to protect its women and children.
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