Tag: Women For Change

CELEBRITIES

‘Where were you?’: Women For Change confronts Sindisiwe Chikunga after Tsontso wreath-laying

Women For Change has questioned the Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, over the government’s response to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), following her visit to the site where Elizabeth ‘Tsontso’ Moselakgomo’s body was discovered. Also see: Minister Sindiswa Chikunga shares her perception on Women’s Month Sindisiwe visited […]

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LIFESTYLE

A Nation Turns Purple: The Movement Uniting South Africa Against GBVF

The colour that is becoming a national voice There are moments when a country feels the weight of its own heartbreak and chooses to respond not with silence but with something that can be seen and felt. This Friday, South Africans will step out wearing purple to show solidarity with women and children affected by […]

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NEWS

South African Women Urged to Get Paid Leave for National GBV Shutdown

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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CELEBRITY NEWS

Siya Kolisi Leads the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence in South Africa

‘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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NEWS

Women For Change Slams Government for Dismissing GBV National Disaster Call

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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NEWS

Women For Change calls for national shutdown to combat GBV

Woman For Change, known to advocate for the constitutional rights of women and children in South Africa, has proposed a women’s shutdown ahead of G20. The NPO said this shutdown will show the economic and social impact of women’s absence. “We call on all women and members of the LGBTQI+ community across South Africa to […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

‘Toxic Masculinity’ – Women For Change condemns Mac G comments on Minnie

Gender-based violence organisation Woman for Change has criticised renowned podcaster Macgyver “MacG” Mukwevho for his disturbing comments about Minnie Dlamini during a recent episode of Podcast and Chill. During the episode, Mac G recently delved into Minnie’s recent breakup from her relationship with plastic surgeon Brian Monaisa. With there being so much uncertainty surrounding why […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Mzansi weighs in on Denise Zimba’s family matters

Singer, dancer and presenter Denise Zimba has garnered the country’s attention as they look on to see what will become of the matter involving her German ex-husband and custody of their young children. The Denise Zimba saga has been a rollercoaster of emotions and reactions from onlookers and supporters. It all began when the Women […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

GOOD Party criticises Leon Schreiber for no action on Chris Brown tour

Department of Home Affairs Minister, Leon Schreiber, has come under much criticism in recent days, as the Chris Brown concert remains a possibility. Since being part of the newly formed Government of National Unity (GNU) there has been nothing but words of praise that have come towards some of the ministers that have done an […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Oberon Ndhuna vs Lesego Pase in the curious case of baby Kaone

The story between Lesego Pase and the father of her child, Oberon Ndhuna has taken mzansi by storm as netizens attempt to piece together what happened to baby Kaone after it was revealed that he passed away while in the custody of his father. Lesego has expressed her concern about foul play following the quick […]

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ENTERTAINMENT

Women for Change takes legal action against Tattooed Papi for defamation

Women for Change is a non-profit organisation (NPO) known for advocating for the constitutional rights of women and children in South Africa. The organisation has reportedly taken legal action against the popular TikToker Tattooed Papi, who made several accusations against them. Women for Change is one of the few organisations that have been extremely vocal […]

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