The online video game is scheduled to be released in April.
JOHANNESBURG - South Africans are being urged to support the banning of controversial video game 'Rape Day.'
The online video game, set to launch in April, is allegedly set in a zombie apocalypse and allegedly encourages players to 'rape' women to advance to the next level.with the support of Avon is calling on people to help change the country's legislation in order to stop the availability of video games which promote violence against women.
"We fully support the tireless work of the 1000 Women Trust in raising awareness of violence against women and respectfully challenge all South Africans, as well as other responsible companies, to support and share the petition with their respective communities", said
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