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Stop calling survival empowerment

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. (David Harrison)

Report finds female genital mutilation more prevalent than previously thought

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

Women of the struggle: Artist Sue Williamson with works from her series of photo portraits from the ongoing series All Our Mothers.
Photo: Courtesy the artist and Goodman Gallery

The long and short of a 50-year artistic career

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

It is true that in the African continent, ethnicity is a dreaded term because of the continent’s experience with ethnicity- or tribe-based inter-group animosities and conflicts that, in some countries, morphed into genocides.
(Zinyange Auntony/AFP)

Killings raise gender violence concerns in Zimbabwe

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

Protest: Hundreds of people gathered at Durban’s North Beach recently in solidarity with women who have been violated and killed.

Ignore male victims at society’s peril

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

Violence-prevention and response services are still absent in many areas; where services are available, children are too often treated without the benefit of evidence-based protocols. (AFP)

There is no excuse for violence against children

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

‘What will it take to end violence against women and children in our country?’ asks Bonita Case.

Fight the random everyday acts of violence

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

According to the state’s summary of substantial facts, Mzolo’s relationship with Khumalo had ended in March or April, and “he did not take it well”. (Image: Thuli Dlamini)

Facebook murder: Case headed to High Court in Durban

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

‘We also need radical change in what is socially accepted and to undo power relationships that enable and protect perpetrators of sexual violence,’ writes Philip Machanick

Rhodes must stop treating rapists like victims

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

Khensani Maseko was buried at the Calgro M3 Memorial Park in Nasrec on Thursday. Her family, in a reference to her rape by her former boyfriend, condemned all violence against women. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Rhodes rages after suicide

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

People cast their ballots for or against the independence of New Caledonia from France. (Theo Rouby/AFP/Getty Images)
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Almost half of Khayelitsha primary school learners have experienced sexual violence

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

The Turkish leader’s statement came the day after Saudi authorities conceded Khashoggi had been killed inside their diplomatic compound in Istanbul. (Reuters)

Shutting down the blaming of women for rape

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’

Scenes from Falz’s remake of ‘This is America’ titled ‘This is Nigeria’
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One in three sex workers surveyed report being sexually abused by police

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

Why are men continuing to breed a culture of toxic masculinity even at their own peril and can anything be done about it?

South Africa’s killer men, smiling and unfazed

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

The matter continues on Thursday at the Johannesburg High Court.

Karabo Mokoena second ‘trial within a trial’

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