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IPID records 116 rape cases involving police officers in 2025/26

iol.co.za · world

IPID recorded 332 GBVF-related cases in 2025/26, including 116 alleged rapes by police officers. Civil society groups are calling for stronger investigations, better data and greater accountability.

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