This is the country in which falling in love may be a death sentence and romance is being stabbed to death, remains dismembered and stuffed into a suitcase to be left on the street
Obsessive consultation is a pronounced feature of Ramaphosa’s leadership style, however, it has done him – and the country – few favours
Evidence from other countries suggests South Africa could see a drop in rapes and sexually transmitted infections for everyone if the bill goes through
Report says crime statistics at the end of August reflected limited improvement on protecting women’s rights
Relying on evolutionary theories to explain gender violence ignores the environmental and social factors that influence such behaviours
A new bill that seeks to decriminalise sex work is now open for public comment
High economic cost of gender-based violence should further motivate governments to take action
Re-opening of South Africa’s prostitution law reform debate makes the mistake of assuming it is work and not exploitation.
Artists whose work speaks against gender violence is art as activism that shows the need for more than 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
Opportunities abound for tech to improve safety and assist victims.
The French Embassy and Food & Trees for Africa have helped GBV survivors establish a food garden in the North west Province
Mabogo Percy More argues that the values in society reflects the structure of that society, and tends to preserve it — but it can always be transcended towards other systems
Four out of five expert opinions are given by men. A nonprofit wants to change this
Government and civil society need to listen to those who are most at risk to ensure policies are effective
In June, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change released a report on the gender-differentiated impacts of climate change. Drawing on hundreds of peer-reviewed sources from around the world, the report painted a grim picture of how women are already facing significantly elevated risks of climate harm. The research also confirmed that climate change […]
Gender-based violence is not a women’s-only issue nor is it an only-male problem. It is a human issue, a societal issue, a national issue
A new report delves into the view that the private sector is key to combatting violence against women and recommends that companies should include their efforts in corporate reports
The spectre of the July 2021 riots looms large over the events in Gauteng of the last few days, and, as always, xenophobia is disgruntled South Africa’s faithful companion
A new report, with the input of survivors of GBV and business executives, suggests the private sector is crucial to combat the crime
Party calls for special police unit to investigate officers accused of victimising GBV survivors
Police witness struggles to recall details of murder investigation because of memory loss caused by Covid-19 infection
There are few convictions, many cases are withdrawn and there is a lack of resources, training and staff
Every-day male monsters, rather than uniquely evil cultists, are responsible for the bulk of violence against South African women
An investigation by the auditor general into the defence department’s records found that a lack of accountability and consequence management is rife
Despite strong legislation, South Africa is failing to address its unacceptable rates of woman abuse
What will it take for the government to acknowledge the link between gender-based violence and femicide and alcohol?
MacG claims to be merely a facilitator, but the shock jock is doubling down and standing by the benefits procured by his misogyny
The highlights of 2021 in Africa
The Waterberg Women Advocacy Organisation wants people to have clean and renewable energy
Nonprofit organisations that provide trauma counselling and shelter to survivors of rape and violence have had to shut their doors
Study shows horrifying statistics of widespread sexism and violence against women MPs in Africa
Human Rights Watch says large-scale efforts and resources are needed to prevent even worse gender-based violence statistics