South African teenager dies after gang rape, draws comparison with Delhi case

The rape and gruesome mutilation of a 17-year-old girl in South Africa has sparked a rare outburst of anger in a country that often appears numb to sexual violence. Official statistics show that around 65,000 sexual offences were committed in South Africa last year alone.

The rape and gruesome mutilation of a teenage girl in South Africa has sparked a rare outburst of anger in a country that often appears numb to sexual violence.

Anine Booysen, 17, was found disembowelled at a construction site in the southwestern town of Bredasdorp at the weekend and later died in hospital.

She reportedly lured away from her friends by a group of men and it suspected she was gangraped, but police said Thursday they were still investigating. The case has shocked the nation where tales of sexual violence are commonplace.

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"The whole nation is outraged at this extreme violation and destruction of a young human life," President Jacob Zuma said in a statement Thursday.

The rape and gruesome mutilation of a 17-year-old in South Africa has sparked rare outburst of anger in a country that often appears numb to sexual violence. AFP files