Big Brother Rape Cover Up Update

A follow up to the previous post on Richard Bezuidenhout's rape of fellow Big Brother contestant Ofunneka Molokwu. Feminist blogger Louise Lindsey reports the show is claiming that another castmate passed out. Lindsey wonders why if Molokwu was consious then why she didn't hear Maureen Namatova shouting at Bezuidenhout. The producers' story makes no sense. The only reason Big Brother issue this story is to make viewers believe the sex was consensual.

Molokwu spent the earlier part of the day binge drinking. She later vomited and passed out on the bed. Regardless of whether she was or wasn't conscious - she was intoxicated. Bezuidenhout proceeded to use the opportunity to insert his fingers in her vagina. This can hardly be called romantic or appropriate. Namatova pleaded with Bezuidenhout to stop. Big Brother cut off the live feed and called an ambulance. The events would demand an immediate police investigation in America. In South Africa it is considered good television.

The Guardian TV and Radio blog has a Big Brother round up. My previous post is linked there.