Minister defends ‘educated men won’t rape’ remark
Basic education minister says her remark was taken out of context.
Basic education minister Angie Motshekga has defended her “educated men won’t rape” remark while addressing learners at a Pretoria school, saying it was taken out of context.
The minister made the remarks while addressing learners at the Prospectus high school over gender-based violence during an oversight visit for the reopening of schools on Monday.
The remark has prompted outrage among many social media users.
“Rape is indeed about power,” she responded.
“Hence, the department has programmes to educate the boy child to appreciate the importance of how to deal with power relations between men and women from a young age.
“Therefore, my remarks must not be taken out of the context of educating children to develop them to become better people.”
She said men need to be educated about how to deal with power, patriarchy and negative or toxic masculinity.
“Educating men about power relations is also important also in the fight against rape.
“The purpose of my remarks was to encourage learners to be educated on gender-based violence, including educating them about women abuse”
If we are being honest, the reason you guys rarely believe victims, especially if they have accused popular or wealthy men is because deep down, you agree with Angie Motshekga. You think rape is a class thing, that's why you dont believe that accomplished men can rape.
— Luna MN (@MphoMoalamedi) February 15, 2021
We urgently need a new minister of basic education.
Angie Motshegka exhibits a lack of understanding about how and why Rape and GBV occurs in South Africa.
She states “an educated man will not rape”. That is pure nonsense pic.twitter.com/BHdUbRWaKG
— Mmusi Maimane (@MmusiMaimane) February 15, 2021
This minister of basic education is committed to making foolish statements & mistakes. She must be kept very far from SA’s education system. There is nothing wrong with shutting up if you have nothing to say. Angie Motshekga must honestly shut up! pic.twitter.com/YTDStNpy0w
— Floyd Shivambu (@FloydShivambu) February 15, 2021
https://twitter.com/Unathi_Kwaza/status/1361325789808119812
Poor uneducated people only rape – Angie Motshekga (I’ve never heard so much rubbish in my life) @AngieMotshekga https://t.co/K6aN3JwoTX
— Njabulo Cele-Zwane (@iNjabulo_) February 16, 2021
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