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Convict Andile Lungisa resists calls to quit city council

National Sabelo Skiti - 25 Sep 2020

Former youth league leader Andile Lungisa cites ANC constitution, and argues assault is not corruption in a bid to keep his party membership

Khosa family: Crucial witnesses not interviewed by defence force and police unit

Article Franny Rabkin - 3 May 2020

In court papers, the family says the investigations into the death of Collins Khosa are neither impartial nor effective

Mapisa-Nqakula: Investigation into Khosa’s death almost complete

Article Franny Rabkin - 30 Apr 2020

The defence minister said allegations in court papers that she had violated people’s rights had no basis in law

Khosa family approaches Constitutional Court to put an end to state brutality

Article Franny Rabkin - 20 Apr 2020

The partner of Collins Khosa — allegedly killed by soldiers and police officers — says the army and police force have become a law unto themselves

Khosa family demands an end to abuse of power

Article Franny Rabkin - 14 Apr 2020

The family of Collin Khosa — allegedly killed at the hands of SANDF and JMPD members — want the president to explain how he will ensure this never happens again

Women harvest fruits of abuse in rural Western Cape

Article Lester Kiewit - 27 Sep 2019

Violence against women on farms and in farming towns, usually by their partners, is under-reported

There’s another, more prevalent violence at schools

Article Siphokuhle Mkancu - 21 Jun 2019

The minute girls walk into the school environment, they face numerous difficulties, including discrimination on the basis of sex

Manana removed from gender-based violence panel discussion

Article Staff Reporter - 9 Aug 2018

This, after a poster advertising the event, hosted by Shevolution Africa, sparked outrage on social media

Decision to grant Grace Mugabe diplomatic immunity set aside by high court

Article Jan Bornman - 30 Jul 2018

Rights group AfriForum and the Democratic Alliance challenged the decision by the department of international relations

NPA to proceed with Given Mkhari, wife assault charges

Article Gemma Ritchie - 16 Jul 2018

Earlier reports confirmed Given and Ipeleng Mkhari had laid assault charges against each other

Toxic masculinities: The demon in the soul of artistic men

Article TO Molefe - 1 Jun 2018

Just because they’re creative – and seen to be more introspective than other men – does not mean they do not act violently towards women

Mbete concerned about Manana domestic worker assault complaint

Article Paul Herman - 9 May 2018

The national speaker indicated the case of Manana's domestic worker would be included in his existing joint ethics committee probe

McBride to make representations over child abuse charges in the new year

Article Alex Mitchley - 18 Dec 2017

At a court appearance in November, McBride's bail conditions were amended so he could see and speak to one his daughters, a potential State witness

“Assault is commonplace in our communities because people don’t do anything about it”

Article Lizeka Maduna - 28 Nov 2017

Statistics show that common assault had decreased between 2016 and 2017, but women continue to face assault.

McBride back in court over daughter’s alleged assault

Article Staff Reporter - 28 Nov 2017

Robert McBride has been charged with child abuse with an alternative charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm

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