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.
