Poll: 1 In 4 S. African Men Admit To Rape

Nearly 1 In 10 Took Part In Gang Rapes, According To Survey

(AP)  South Africa's Medical Research Council says that more than a quarter of men it surveyed admitted that they have raped a woman.

South Africa has the highest number of reported rapes in the world. Most experts say this is a result of its violent past and the legacy of apartheid, which often forced men to live in single-sex hostels away from their families.

The survey said that some 27 percent of men interviewed said they had raped a woman, and that half of these had raped more than once. Nearly one in 10 took part in gang rapes.

Political parties reacted with shock Friday to the findings, saying the government must do far more to tackle rape and other violent crime.

[YrSoWrong]

Some at the CBS blog say that the US is no better, because the waiter brought their glass of cabernet just a little late.

[stn_sage]

One significant thing is missing from this article---figures!

How many men were interviewed, over what period of time? From
what region, across all of South Africa?

Not knowing that---limits my comments.

But, I'd say that tribalism continues to have a deep hold
over Black men, probably because it's easier! It's easier
than learning how to read, getting a better job, and creating
a better life for yourself!

And, you're not 'racist' for pointing out the obvious! Rather
those who accuse you of that, are the true racists! As THEY
try to OBSCURE reality to the truth of the matter.

[bajajohn1]

There are a whole bunch of Afrikanners in South Africa. They are white.

[sayfud-deen]

to begin with,i don't see the relevance of this article at all! if these crimes were commited and the men were not brought to justice then,why even talk about it. it's water under the bridge. if it is happening now,then do something about it! i have no problem seeing a guilty rapist put to death,regardless of what country it is!

[credibility2]

I question the honesty of the other nine. One in ten seems much too low given the propensity of violence and control over females in these areas. They're a bunch of uncivilized barbarians and aren't doing anything to make their respective communities better. These are the same types that are spreading Aids/HIV. They're worse the slop swine wallow in, and worse than the bottoms of shoes. Humanity would be better off without them.

[misands]

That's horrible! It's really awful the way women get treated in a lot of places in the world.

[gwstix]

Not surprised at all. Disgusted, but not surprised. That continent needs several more centuries of human evolution and maybe would catch up.

[whitemale08]

I'm glad to see everybody starting to wake up and see right through these propoganda, agenda driven articles.

Where's the article that 1 in 10 Americans are in prison, most for violent crimes like rape, child molestation and murder?

Pointing out 'obvious' facts about society only serves the purpose of a hidden agenda.

[kobbleur]

"most experts say that his is a result of its violent past and the legacy of apartheid" Good God. WHAT experts??? Now you are going to blame apartheid for RAPE?? Please tell me when do Black Africans assume responsibility for their OWN actions? "most experts" WHO? Name one. Are they part of the ANC? Horror stories come out South Africa EVERYDAY and CBS does not report them. Sure, poor blacks steal, but why do they have to kill fathers and rape wives and daughters? Usually right in front of the remaining family members. Imagine giving Political Rationalization for RAPE. What about the Congo where rape is epidemic? Is that the fault of white colonialists too?? Shame on the Associated Press and SHAME on CBS for not reporting the truth about South Africa - short version? Its going the way of Zimbabwe. Disgusting.

[thusspokezara]

Yes. It is all the fault of white colonialists. These people lived in perferct Eden like harmony until the arrival of the white man on their continent. They knew no violence. Nor hunger. They did not polute the environment. They got free education and health care too.

[FedupAmerican]

thusspokezara "Another culturally insensitive article by CBS. When are we going to learn that we cannot impose our Judeo-Christian values on the rest of the world?"

So thinking rape is wrong is just "Judeo-Christian values" (sic)? And reporting on a report from South Africa's own South Africa's Medical Research Council is "culturally insensitive"? What kind of person thinks that?

[thusspokezara]

Who are we to point the finger? Remember the Vikings? They used to travel up and down the coast of Northern Europe pillaging and raping and drinking wine. And what about the Mongols? Don't get me started.

[thusspokezara]

You obiously never herd about cultural relativism. I took a curse on it at Barnard and I got an A-. I would have gotten an A+ but I was busy campaining for President Obama.

[Truth4SD]

Nuke Africa and prevent them from breeding.

[Questionews]

These guys are low life scum. Honest low life scum, but scum none the less.

[fdx22]

I question the credibility of these findings.

[blog_fever2]

I agree. Show me the numbers.....

[thusspokezara]

Another culturally insensitive article by CBS. When are we going to learn that we cannot impose our Judeo-Christian values on the rest of the world?

[southofyou]

What decent culture values rape? No matter whose values CBS imposes this is very bad.

[rmm26a]

That's true. Raping women may just be part of the value system of South Africa...

[kobbleur]

Culturally Insensitive? Are you high? What culture has values that encourage rape? More children are raped in South Africa then anywhere else in the WORLD. Oh and they get killed and carved up for muti - which the ANC government does NOT condemn.

[speakinup22]

Sick - totally sick !