At least 39,828 numbers of rapes were reported between 2016 and 2017, and as the number keeps growing, sexual assault remains a case that affects a number of women in South Africa.
However, it's the stories of women who have survived past experiences that encourage other women to speak up and even some of our favourite stars have come forward with their stories. Take a look at some of the ZAlebs who have survived sexual abuse.
1. Ntsiki Mazwai
2. Amanda Du Pont
3 Andile Gaelesiwe
4. Nokuthula Ledwaba
Actress Nokuthula has opened up about sexual harassment in the workplace when she was just 19 years old
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