Mukungu vs. Republic, 1998 (2) SA 984

A woman accused a man, whom she was able to identify, of rape. During the investigation, the woman was examined only for the presence of spermatozoa, and there was no medical evidence to connect the accused to the offense. Neither was there any other independent evidence. Nevertheless, the court believed the complainant and convicted the accused. The accused appealed, on the ground that his conviction was based on uncorroborated evidence contrary to a statutory requirement. Citing the constitutional right against discrimination, the court concluded that the requirement for independent corroboration in sexual offenses is unconstitutional.