As South Africa continues to evolve socially, economically and culturally, women across the nation are navigating a complex landscape of progress and persistent challenges. Also see: Soft life vs survival mode: Are South African women allowed to rest? While strides have been made towards gender equality, many women find themselves quietly exhausted by ongoing issues that […]
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Tebogo Thobejane writes her story of survival after Cat Matlala ordeal For Tebogo Thobejane, the headlines and court updates have never told the full story. Now, the actress and socialite is taking control of her narrative, transforming one of the darkest chapters of her life into a memoir. According to reports, Thobejane has begun writing […]
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Social media has proven to be a powerful tool once more, following the viral images displaying bruises of domestic violence which led to an arrest of the perpetrator. A popular Durban hairstylist and founder of Nenezane’s Hair Studios, Sinenhlanhla Neneza Mthembu, recently cried for help on social media, revealing that she has endured domestic violence […]
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Tebogo Thobejane Calls Out Public Praise for Ex Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala: “PR Can’t Erase Real Crimes” From high-profile romance to public outrage: a cautionary tale of trauma and narrative manipulation South African actress Tebogo Thobejane has broken her silence amid a wave of social media chatter celebrating her former boyfriend, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, who recently […]
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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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‘We Are Also the Problem’: Siya Kolisi Takes a Bold Stand Against GBV In a country still grappling with the devastating rates of gender-based violence, Springbok captain Siya Kolisi is once again using his influence to spark change. The rugby star has joined thousands of South Africans in turning his social media profile picture purple, […]
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Civil society slams NDMC’s decision as out of touch with reality South Africa’s battle against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) has taken a new turn, with activist group Women For Change (WFC) publicly condemning the government after their call to declare GBVF a national disaster was rejected. The rejection, delivered by National Disaster Management Centre […]
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Tragedy in Mamelodi sparks campaign for change When two young cousins were found shot dead in Mamelodi East on a quiet Sunday morning, the shock reverberated far beyond the streets of Pretoria. Their names, Tshiamo Moramaga (22) and Baleseng Moramaga (21), travelled fast through WhatsApp chats, local radio waves, and social media feeds, becoming yet […]
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Teaching children about gender-based violence (GBV) is a delicate but essential conversation in today’s world. By helping kids understand respect, equality, and empathy from a young age, we’re equipping them with tools to challenge harmful norms and build healthier relationships. However, how do you address such a serious topic in a way that’s age-appropriate and […]
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Despite significant legal protections, gender-based violence (GBV) is a persistent, harrowing reality for many girls and women in South Africa. This month, the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) released and handed over to the government, the First South African National Gender-Based Violence Study, 2022. Gathering data from both victims and perpetrators, the study provides significant […]
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Lesedi FM presenter Nkunyana Nkunyana, professionally known as Skuzabell, was arrested for allegedly assaulting his estranged wife. The popular radio personality hosts Thuso Motaung’s Friday show called Jwale Ke Nako. As exclusively reported by Sunday World, Skuzabell was released on R1000 bail after he appeared in the Bloemfontein magistrate’s court last Tuesday. NPA Free State spokesperson […]
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After uttering comments relating to gender-based violence (GBV), disqualified Big Brother Mzansi contestant Yolanda Monyai released an official apology directed at her housemates who were affected. During one of the episodes, Yolanda made comments about wanting to “molest” one of her housemates. In another threatening comment that the Limpopo-born sales consultant made about the contestant […]
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