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GENDER BASED VIOLENCE

Marriage Bill won't stop 'ukuthwala'

South Africa's proposed Marriage Bill aims to curb child and forced marriages, but researchers warn that legal prohibitions alone cannot end violent ukuthwala without addressing…

  • Nyasha Karimakwenda
  • Thatshisiwe Ndlovu
4 min read
Former National director of public prosecutions Shamila Batohi. Photo: X
ACCOUNTABILITY

Six candidates shortlisted to lead NPA when Shamila Batohi’s term ends in January

Interviews for the shortlisted candidates will take place on 10 and 11 December, and the public is invited to submit comments on the nominees

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
3 min read