Penalties imposed on perpetrators of sexual offences in SANDF insufficient.

Defence Minister, Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula hopes a report into sexual misconduct and exploitation within the South African National Defence Force will finally bring an end to sexual abuse in the force. The ministerial task team which looked into the reporting ,management, and finalisation of sexual harassment and sexual abuse cases in the force has finally handed over the report to the Minister after its appointment in late 2019. This follows numerous complaints of sexual abuse and exploitation in the force over the years. The report, which is yet to be made public, found penalties imposed on perpetrators were insufficient and that the environment was not victim friendly.