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The kanga and the kangaroo court : reflections of the rape trial of Jacob Zuma
Verfasst von:
Motsei, Mmatshilo
Johannesburg:
Jacana
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2007
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208 S.
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| Einrichtung: | Frauensolidarität | Wien |
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| Verfasst von: | Motsei, Mmatshilo |
| Ausgabe: | Repr. |
| Jahr: | 2007 |
| ISBN: | 1770092552 |
| Sprache: | Englisch |
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| This title is inspired by the courage of a young woman, known variously as "Khwezi" and "the complainant", who took a principled decision to lay a charge of rape against Jacob Zuma, a man who was to her a father-figure, a family friend, a comrade, and the Deputy President of South Africa. She took on the fight against considerable odds. Zuma is one of the most popular and powerful political leaders of his time. She could not have known, however, the immense strength she would need to face the prolonged public attacks on her. As the Zuma supporters spat the words "Burn the Bitch" outside the courtroom, the young woman faced an interrogation inside. Her accusers, and the judge, concurred that having worn a kanga that evening, the complainant had, like so many other women, "asked for it'. This title speaks truth to power - not just male power, but political power, religious and cultural power, imperial and military power. By using the trial of Jacob Zuma as a mirror, the title reveals the hidden yet public forms of violence against women in their homes, marriages, churches and political organisations. | |
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