The register is inaccessible to the public because of legal issues such as defamation, vigilantism and wrongful listings, despite pressure for transparency
The national register for sex offenders contains more than 32 000 names, with more than 10 000 additional cases pending court outcomes
An independent, rigorous process for investigating complaints of abuse of power of a sexual nature must be set up to provide guidance for tribunal investigations
Shelters also worry about a repeat of the Life Esidemeni tragedy if the government does not provide adequate funding to fill the skills gap of workers
From November 25 to December 10, Nedbank will feature a stark warning strip on its TV, radio, print, and online adverts as part of its campaign in support of 16 Days of Activism
An edited excerpt from the historical novel by South African author Arvashni Seeripat
Survivor-leaders call for global action against GBV
Thousands of rape cases are in limbo because the police apparently can’t check fingerprints on the department of home affairs’ database
The latest data shows that contact crimes and rapes are on the rise
A report by the Tears Foundation has highlighted that women don’t report cases to the police and call for help from work, emphasising the need for personal, confidential services
A new report predicts that the effect of climate change will cause a 4% drop in visitors Kruger National Park by 2050
The government has pledged funds to fight gender-based violence and femicide
South Africa has one of the highest rape statistics in the world, even higher than some countries at war
Senior MP Cedric Frolick should face an inquiry by the ethics committee while Gwede Mantashe and Nomvula Mokhonyane could face criminal sanction
Perpetrator jailed for eight years after he sexually assaulted his neighbour’s puppy
The 27-year-old defender was already facing six allegations of rape and one of sexual assault but was charged last week with a seventh rape.
Gender-based violence often takes place at home or in intimate relationships, taking a traumatic toll on victims, their families and friends
Although two thirds of job losses were experienced by women, two thirds of the recipients of the R350 Covid-19 grant were men
Universities and other higher education institutions have to develop ways of preventing or dealing with rape and other damaging behaviour
We must celebrate women’s achievements this month while agitating for structural change, argues Luke Waltham
The small town’s residents, who say they’ve been terrorised by rogue police officers for years, were unsurprised when Reginald Linnerd was found beaten to death in a holding cell
A Cape Town women’s group is using coded text messages to help victims of gender-based violence and abuse get out of harm’s way
The fact that women, even under normal circumstances, multitask as teachers, cooks, cleaners and more has been rendered even more vivid by the lockdown
What the government seems to have missed is that we are facing not just a medical crisis, but a psychosocial predicament that may have far-reaching consequences
A senior employee at the public broadcaster wants compensation for claims of ‘sabotage’
We should look to the Philippines, where barangays, or neighbourhood governments, help to empower communities
If we increase the number of high-growth, women-founded startups, they can bridge the inclusivity gaps in their respective economies and societies
Justice minister embarks on parole reform after recent murders of two Western Cape children allegedly by parolees
The verdict highlights a number of critical issues required to build systems, processes and advocacy when it comes to working in the space of gender-based violence
Modern development strategies often recognise the pivotal importance of enabling women to fulfill their potential and contribute effectively to their economies. Yet they fail to recognise the need for concerted action to protect women from violence
The judicial system alone and appealing to miscreants has not stopped attacks on women
It will take the end of patriarchy and an efficient justice system to jail more offenders