Gender Based Violence
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Psychology congress to tackle GBVF
As outrage over femicide mounts, the Psychological Society of South Africa convenes in Ekurhuleni to explore evidence-based, psychological approaches to ending gender-based…
Tsontso suspect due in court as police pursue stolen property lead
A suspect linked to stolen property belonging to murdered runner Elizabeth “Tsontso” Moselakgomo is set to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrate’s Court as police continue their…
When the protector becomes the perpetrator, SAPS faces a GBV crisis
The arrest of top detective Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya on serious sexual offence charges highlights a deepening crisis of trust and leadership in the fight against GBVF…
Places women go to when there is nowhere safe
Shelters and advocacy groups warn that escaping abuse is only the first hurdle for survivors, who face severe housing shortages, financial instability, and lack of long-term…
A prayer run for Tsontso
A personal reflection on the daily fear, hypervigilance, and quiet acts of resistance experienced by women running alone in South Africa amid the ongoing femicide crisis.
‘Prima Facie’ turns the spotlight on rape and the law
Suzie Miller's acclaimed one-woman play 'Prima Facie' arrives at Johannesburg's Market Theatre, delivering an urgent and searing critique of rape, consent, and the patriarchal…
Editorial: Enough GBV talk, it’s time to deliver
President Cyril Ramaphosa conceded that the state has failed to protect women from gender-based violence. Now, with strict new deadlines set for action, South Africans must hold…
Murder first or femicide? Ekurhuleni killings open debate over how cases should be understood
The discovery of 11 women's bodies in Ekurhuleni has sparked community fear and opened a debate on whether the cases should be investigated as isolated murders or viewed through…
Mudzinganyama granted R15 000 bail as NPA warns more charges possible
Businessman Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyama has been granted R15 000 bail facing 10 charges, with the NPA warning that additional charges may follow as investigations proceed.
Ramaphosa orders GBV case crackdown
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced a nationwide crackdown on unresolved murders, rapes, and sexual offences against women and children, setting strict deadlines for police,…
Ramaphosa orders urgent action as Ekurhuleni killings put GBVF response under scrutiny
Following the recent murders of women in Ekurhuleni, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced four decisive national measures to tackle gender-based violence, clear forensic…
Shadrack Sibiya remanded in custody
Suspended SAPS Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya remains remanded in custody as he faces charges including rape and human trafficking at the Randburg Magistrate's Court.
Poor man with nothing but money
Following a shocking incident where a wealthy man threatened women at a Sandton restaurant after being rejected, Sandile Memela examines the toxic intersection of instant wealth,…
The killing of women is not a series of unconnected tragedies in South Africa
The viral confrontation in a Sandton restaurant powder room is not an isolated incident. Research reveals how deep-seated entitlement, misogyny, and systemic impunity underpin…
Global war on women through SA's eyes
With South Africa facing soaring femicide rates, the ongoing UN General Assembly in New York highlights the urgent need to address the global crisis and backlash against women's…