That kind of violence leaves a deep scar.

We are trying to send a message of support to survivors of sexual violence - to draw attention to social and legal problems around sexual violence in South Africa.

Rape always has to do with power. Where the alleged perpetrator is the former deputy president ? who has so much power ? it was clear to use that we need to have some kind of coordinated support for the claimant.

There's a culture of, 'Don't speak out, because I didn't speak out'. There's a sense that women have to keep quiet; that speaking out can be a betrayal to the person accused, to the nation, to the political party.

This case asks us: Who exactly is our democracy being forged for?

In South Africa, we have fantastic laws, policies, and structures that can compete with ? and even lead ? any country in the world, but there are massive groups in the population for whom stereotypes about sexual violence remain.