Wise Talk: The 20-Year Statute of Limitations In Rape Cases

“We keep on placing a huge burden on the victims and not innovating enough to lessen that burden,” Brenda Madumise-Pajibo says about the law as it relates to victims of sexual assault. “Even when there’s physical evidence…so while we welcome [that we no longer have the 20-year limit on assault cases] we don’t have the kind of institutions in place that can even keep a record for one year,” Onica Makwakwa follows up.

In this episode of Wise Talk, the Onica and Brenda discuss the amendment of the 20-year statute of limitations around when victims can pursue criminal charges against their assailants.