Society’s hypocrisy in protecting men and their reputations
Celebrity Katlego Maboe is caught up in quite the scandal. The recent viral video of his extra-marital activities has really wrought consequences he may...
South Africa’s first feminist television show launches
To kick off the month of November, South Africans will be able to watch the country’s “first feminist television show”. Titled “It’s a Feminist...
The Bo-Kaap pedophilia allegations, where to from here?
On October 21, a video uploaded on YouTube sent shock waves around the Bo-Kaap community, and the country beyond. The woman in the...
Extract from Andy Kawa’s book about getting justice for women
Kwanele, Enough! My Battle with the South African Police Service to get Justice for Women is businessperson Andy Kawa’s story. In 2010, she was...
After the Bo-Kaap video, how do we support survivors of gender-based...
A viral video uploaded to YouTube in which a woman details allegations of paedophillia against her paternal grandfather has left many of us...
The fight against sexism and GBV must include migrant, refugee women
By Terri Maggott
On August 2 2019, numerous reports of violent femicides sent shockwaves through the nation. In the same week, the news of brutal...
The Nigeria SARS and Namibia GBV protests, explained
For almost two weeks, Nigerians have been protesting to #EndSARS. Thousands of people joined the demonstrations across the country, raising their voices against police...
Gender Based Violence law amendments could do more harm
Covid-19 has exposed so many cracks in South African society, gender-based violence being one of them. Public participation in government is so important. That...
5 Books To Read About Gender-Based Violence
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a serious matter. South Africa has one of the highest rates of violence against women and gender nonconforming people in...
Extract: “Femicide In South Africa”
Femicide In South Africa is the latest book by author and journalist Nechama Brodie. The book looks at the story of femicide in South...
South Africa: The Reality of Providing Safe Abortion During A National...
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While South Africa’s lockdown regulations rules clearly state that abortion services are to continue throughout, some were turned back. Here’s how Kgaladi...
The Construction Of Masculinities, The Rule Of Law And Gender-Based Violence
The construction of masculinities, the rule of law and gender-based violence: An enabling environment at the cost of justice for victims and survivors
The origins...
Lockdown Could Mean Women Are Trapped Indoors With Their Abusers
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), one in three women around the world experience intimate partner violence. The WHO notes: “This makes it...
Poem: The Night Visitor
Poem by PRYZ da poet
He came in the middle of the night and whispered in the ears of men and said to them "...
In Photos: South Africa Joins Global Strike For Women
CIVICUS, Human Rights Institute of South Africa (HURISA), Tosunga Baninga, Social Justice, and other members of civil society and activist communities gathered at Constitution...
The Need For The South African Jurisprudence To Limit The Statutory...
On the 11th of February 2020, the Sunday Times reported that a masters student from Nelson Mandela University had been acquitted of his charges...
Netflix’s You Season Two is a Must Watch
Does anything say the day after Christmas like getting inside the head of a self-obsessed stalker. Well if that’s the vibe you’re going for...
#RealMonstersOfSA Campaign Used Halloween To Raise GBV Awareness
Over the Halloween weekend in South Africa, a campaign was launched to raise awareness about gender-based violence (GBV). Two organisations came together for the...
SWEAT Says Convicted Murderer’s Artwork Must Be Removed From Exhibition
SWEAT is calling on the University of Pretoria to remove a convicted murderer’s artwork. The organisation is known as the Sex Worker Education and...
In Pictures: The #SandtonShutdown Protest Against Gender-Based Violence And Femicide
On Friday, hundreds of people marched to Sandton, the business hub of the country, to protest gender-based violence and femicide, inspired by the news...