The murder of former SABC Sports presenter and music-rights activist Owen Ndlovu has sent shockwaves across South Africa. Beyond the grief and anger following another high-profile killing on South African roads, the tragedy has sparked a fierce social media discourse around violent crime, gender-based violence (GBV), and how South Africans talk about safety. Also see: […]
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A relentless wave of violent crime and gender-based violence (GBV) has pushed public frustration to the breaking point across South Africa. Also see: Police intensify investigation after 5th woman’s body found near Kempton Park As graphic reports of violent assaults and fatal attacks dominate daily headlines, citizens are increasingly expressing profound anger toward a justice […]
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Cape Town is gearing up for a deeply emotional and powerful moment as thousands of women, LGBTQI+ community members, and allies prepare to gather at Sea Point Promenade for the G20 Women’s Shutdown. The call, led by Women for Change, is aimed at confronting the heartbreaking reality of gender based violence and femicide in South […]
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Employers Urged to Support Women in National GBV Protest As South Africa continues to grapple with a gender-based violence crisis, activists are calling on employers to grant paid leave for women participating in the Women For Change (WFC) national shutdown on 21 November. Songezo Zibi, leader of Rise Mzansi, emphasised that this is not a […]
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As the horrific murder case of Olorato Mongale takes the country by storm, Kwa-Zulu Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and his SAPS squad have been hailed as heroes for their efficiency in dealing with the perpetrators. Recently, South Africa came to a standstill when news of the gruesome killing of University of Witwatersrand student […]
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