Mzwakhe Mbuli has spoken out against the continued violence facing women in South Africa, describing the country’s gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) crisis as a painful reflection of a society struggling to protect its most vulnerable. Also see: Gayton McKenzie draws criticism for backing Chris Brown concert amid GBV concerns Mzwakhe Mbuli condemns violence against women […]
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South African television presenter and entrepreneur Kamohelo ‘Kamo’ Bombe has penned an open letter to Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, calling for greater unity among women in the fight against gender-based violence. Also see: Who funds March and March? Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma provides answers In a post shared on social media, Bombe addressed Ngobese-Zuma directly, saying South African women need […]
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A red-carpet moment with heart At this year’s Cape Town Met, a day usually filled with glamorous hats, sharp suits, and cheerful races, South African actor and media personality Siv Ngesi turned heads not just for his style but for the deep message woven into it. Rather than simply choosing an eye-catching look, he wore […]
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When violence hides in plain sight Across South Africa, violence against women continues to shape everyday life in ways that are both visible and deeply hidden. Research by the Human Sciences Research Council reveals the scale of the crisis: roughly one in three women has endured physical violence at some point in their lives, and […]
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When the beat stops for a cause In the heart of South Africa’s music scene, Nadia Nakai made a bold move that turned heads. Rather than launch her new single as planned, she publicly pulled the plug on both the release and her upcoming gigs. The reason? A nationwide shutdown organised by Women for Change […]
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The Turning Point Back in October 2023, the actress and socialite Tebogo Thobejane found her life jolted off-script when she and a friend came under fire on Johannesburg’s N1 highway. She was shot in the foot, while her friend sustained a spinal injury following the ambush. Her ex-boyfriend, Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, later faced charges, including […]
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