Tshwaranang Legal Advocacy Centre
latest news & developmentsPoor coverage of violence against women, study shows
A study by an advocacy centre has found the media is failing to sufficiently cover the laws, issues and policies relating to violence against women.
When ‘culture’ clashes with gender rights
Ukuthwala is a practice that involves the abduction and forced marriage of girls who are frequently under-aged.
Activists challenge sexual offences stats
Gender and child rights activists are up in arms over last month’s crime statistics, claiming that the section on sexual offences is “a mockery”.
Malema back in Equality Court over rape remarks
Julius Malema is expected to be back at Johannesburg’s Equality Court on Monday over remarks he made about a woman who accused Jacob Zuma of rape.
Rape victim draws short straw
Incompetent prosecution often frustrates the intention of minimum sentencing legislation.