An exploration of sexual sadistic acts on non-consenting female victims in South Africa

Abstract

Non-consenting criminal sexual sadistic acts as a phenomenon are unique and have not received a great deal of attention, especially in South Africa. There is a lack of research regarding the nature and effect of sexual sadistic acts on non-consenting victims, especially female victims. The severity of violence used remains perplexing to practitioners such as psychologists, criminologists and medical practitioners, because victims suffer both psychologically and physically. The psychological and physical severity of these types of crimes makes it difficult for victims to share their stories. Eight experts, one victim and two documented cases were consulted to gain insight into this phenomenon. In this article, the authors describe the sexual sadistic acts forced on non-consenting female victims in South Africa.