Rape existed in precolonial times, however, colonialism and Apartheid shifted the dynamics of such crimes.

The late 80s gave rise to Jackrollers, a gang that abducted and raped girls in Soweto.

Even in present day South Africa, Jackrolling or gang rape is common. 🇿🇦💔

[THREAD] The origins of Jackrolling can be traced back to the late 1980s, a difficult period in South Africa's history.

The gang emerged as a byproduct of Apartheid and misogyny, where systemic inequalities created a fertile environment for criminal activities like rape to flourish.

Many black Americans are confused about why Tyla’s race is “coloured” & not “black.” 🇺🇸

Besides the obvious fact that South Africa doesn’t subscribe to the one drop rule, let’s dive into some South African history, shall we? 👀🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

WHY COLOUREDS AREN’T BLACK!! [THREAD] 🧵



The term "coloured" in South Africa refers to a diverse group of people who are multi-racial and multi-ethnic.

Unlike in America, “coloured” has isn’t a derogatory term. It has also never been used to describe black people.

So, where do coloured people come from?