Gender Violence

Every August, South Africa celebrates the strength of its women, often praising them for carrying burdens that should never have been placed on them. This article argues for a…

At least 66% of recent cases were performed by healthcare professionals, in an attempt to legitimise the practice

Sue Williamson’s new show opens in Joburg and a retrospective is coming soon

As the economic crisis worsens mental health professionals see a parallel rise in domestic violence

There is a crisis of violence against women. But men also suffer brutalisation. This contributes to the abuse of women

It’s time to get serious about another SDG: ending violence against children

We have the organisations, the policies, the laws and the insights to try to stop it, but still it goes on

Thabani Mzolo, 23, appeared in the Durban magistrate’s court on Wednesday where he was served with an indictment

The university senate is fighting over the limited execution of a limited sexual violence strategy

Has the university, rocked by protests in 2016, done enough to address gender violence?

The youngest children are the ones most at risk — and less likely to report it.

On Wednesday, women and gender non-conforming activists marched to mark the start of Women’s Month in South Africa and to say ‘enough is enough’

Sex workers tell of being tortured, including being beaten with sjamboks.

When a man is convicted of assaulting or murdering a woman, would you expect them to smile, laugh or make peace signs?

Constable Helen Mahwete was the sixth witness to be called to testify in the case against Sandile Mantsoe who is accused of killing Karabo Mokoena