• As 85% of rapist in SA is armed with a knife or a gun it is best not to fight back.
• If you think you can fight him off, you need to be 100% sure so as not to endanger yourself further.

It is important for Women to equip themselves with skills and techniques through self-defense training to assist them in possibly avoiding a dangerous situation and ultimately saving their lives

At some point it is no longer about the rape, but about you staying alive. Some rapists act kindly, while others are violent.

• Remain calm
• Memorize what he looks like (not what he is wearing) – take special note of scars, tattoos, anything which will make him stand out and easier for the police to identify.
• If there is more than one attacker do not try to memorize all of them, try to memorize only 1 – do not let them see you are doing this!
• If possible, scratch him – for DNA evidence under your nails.

• Your survival is priority - go to a place of safety
• Tell someone you trust – even if this is difficult so that you can get help and support
• If the first person you see is a stranger make sure you get their details
• DO NOT wash, shower or bath – you will wash away DNA evidence
• DO NOT brush your teeth
• DO NOT eat or drink anything
• DO NOT take medication – if you were drugged you would need to be tested for the type of drug
• DO NOT change your clothing
• If possible, go to your nearest Netcare hospital, alternatively to your nearest police station
• Have a forensic examination to collect DNA evidence of the crime

• IT IS YOUR REPONSIBILITY TO REPORT A RAPE AND SEE TO IT THAT THE RAPIST IS ARRESTED
• IF YOU DO NOT, YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HIM RAPING OTHERS.
• It is reported that by the time a rapist is caught, on average he already raped 29 others. If you are the first and you did not report – you are responsible for him raping 28 others.

LET’S STAND TOGETHER AND REPORT AND GET THE RAPISTS CONVICTED!