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High Court declares law against sodomy and unnatural sexual offences invalid By: Josia Shigwedha Members of the country’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Other or LGBTQI community are celebrating. This after the Windhoek High Court declared that the law of 'sodomy' and 'unnatural sexual offences' as unconstitutional and invalid. LGBTQI activist Linda Baumann expressed happiness at the historic ruling. She explained that while homosexuality itself has never been illegal,

1.2K views · 17 reactions | The Sexual Offenses Act: Kuresoi youth ask govt to reform the sexual offences act and punish actual criminals, not those wrongly accused. #NTVatOne | NTV Kenya | Facebook

In Kenya, defilement is a serious criminal offence under the Sexual Offences Act No. 3 of 2006. It refers to engaging in a sexual act with a child (anyone under the age of 18 years). The punishment depends on the age of the child victim. Here’s a breakdown of the penalties: 🔹 Section 8 of the Sexual Offences Act: 1. Child under 11 years: Punishment: Life imprisonment. 2. Child aged 11 to 15 years: Punishment: Not less than 20 years imprisonment. 3. Child aged 16 to 18 years: Punishment: Not les

Constitutional Court hears that Sexual Offences Act in its current form makes it hard for courts to prove rape cases. SAPS legal head Maj-Gen. Marga van Rooyen tells the #MadlangaCommission that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu strayed from his role. Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announces end of load reduction. #DailyWrap #Newzroom405 #25September2025 | Newzroom Afrika

Isat Buchanan calls for urgent action on the delayed Sexual Offences Act. Says over 3,000 cases reported since 2023 and calls for transparency and constitutional reform. #CVMNews #CVMTV | CVM Television