Rape survivor Andy Kawa’s damages ruling overturned

Rape survivor and activist Andy Kawa was dealt a heavy blow this week when the Supreme Court of Appeal overturned a Port Elizabeth High Court ruling that police should pay damages after she was abducted and raped repeatedly near Kings Beach almost 10 years ago.

In August 2018, acting high court judge Sarah Sephton ruled that Kawa, 52, be compensated after  she endured a horrific abduction and rape while walking along Kings Beach during the afternoon of December 9 2010...

This article is reserved for HeraldLIVE subscribers.

A subscription gives you full digital access to all our content.

Already subscribed? Simply sign in below.

Already registered on DispatchLIVE, BusinessLIVE, TimesLIVE or SowetanLIVE? Sign in with the same details.



Questions or problems? Email helpdesk@heraldlive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00.

Would you like to comment on this article?
Register (it's quick and free) or sign in now.

Speech Bubbles

Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.