RC 261028702Azania Mosaka
Wednesday, 28 October 2026
A two-hour 702 masterclass on what to do after sexual assault, covering legal definitions, consent and age limits, medical steps and psychological safety, with panel answers to listener calls.
- 13:40
Attorney Kakeho Mukhosi said consent is the operative word in South African law, and sexual assault covers unwanted touching, including with objects, not only penetration.
- 13:49
The general age of consent is 16, children under 12 cannot legally consent, and between 12 and 15 the close-in-age exception applies only where the age gap is two years or less.
- 14:14
Dr Em Rakwale urged survivors to go to a public health facility as soon as possible, since seeking medical care does not require opening a criminal case, and evidence can still be stored.
- 14:25
Clinical psychologist Erin Springer said the first priority is a place of safety with a trusted person, and that survivors decide whether and when to seek counselling.