In South Africa, rape remains the highest contributor to sexual offenses, accounting for 80% of cases. During the 2022/2023 financial year, 42,780 rape cases were reported, reflecting a 2.5% increase (1,041 more cases) from the previous year. The trend of rising rape incidents has been observed over the past five years, with an increase from 41,583 cases in 2018/2016 to 42,780 in 2022/2023.