Understanding the prevalence of rape in Diepsloot
The Optimus study reports that boys are more at risk of sexual abuse than girls. (Delwyn Verasamy)

Bhekisisa’s Mia Malan spent a week in Diepsloot and spoke to rape victims, parents and councillors to understand the high rate of rape in the township.

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Mia Malan is the founder and editor-in-chief of Bhekisisa. She has worked in newsrooms in Johannesburg, Nairobi and Washington, DC, winning more than 30 awards for her radio, print and television work.