21 clitorises: Genital mutilation is a hate crime against women

A Danish man, Peter Frederiskon, is before the courts after 21 pieces of female genitalia was found in the freezer at his Bloemfontein home.

Frederikson is facing charges after the gruesome discovery was made. His Lesotho-born wife, who reported his wrong-doing to authorities, has since been shot dead. She is reported to have been the star witness in the case against Frederikson.

This case, at first glance, draws our attention to the horrific reality of female genital mutilation (FGM). It is estimated that FGM affects between 125 and 140 million women and girls around the world.