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Cassie Ventura's courageous court appearance stirs a conversation on trauma during pregnancy
While pregnant with her third child, Cassie Ventura is testifying against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in a federal case involving abuse and sex trafficking.
Women For Change demands cancellation of Moja Love's 'Isencane Lengane' for normalising abuse
Women's advocacy group Women For Change has voiced urgent concerns over Moja Love's reality show 'Isencane Lengane,' calling for its cancellation due to its troubling portrayal of abuse and gender-based violence.
Woman teacher faces 10 years in prison for allegedly raping teen boy and getting pregnant
A teenager claims that he initiated the relationship with a teacher he impregnated, leading to her being charged with rape of a minor.
Financial abuse: The silent weapon in gender-based violence
When people think about gender-based violence, they mistakenly believe it is strictly physical violence, but it can take other forms. Financial abuse is key among them.
Too little, too late? CIA affiliated NED’s encroachment on South African civil society
OPINION: It is history that will judge them — not by the events they attend or the awards they give out but by the systems they protect — or fail to dismantle, writes Gillian Schutte.
Ruining children to save them
The resignation of Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury should be just the start of making reparations for the horrific abuse perpetrated by John Smyth that he and others in the Church of England covered up.
Lucky Mthembu: From Survivor to Champion of Change against Gender-Based Violence
Lucky Unganqotshwa Mthembu, the CEO of the Southern Africa Women of Note (SAWON) Foundation can be considered a poster-child of hope in the face of gender-based violence.
Women For Change says mute Chris Brown’s music and cancel his Joburg concert amid GBV concerns
“Women For Change” has launched a petition to cancel Chris Brown's upcoming concert in Johannesburg. Citing his history of violence against women.
WATCH: Letoya Makhene hits back at her ex, Lebo Keswa's viral allegations
Letoya Makhenehas finally spoken on the matter with her ex, Lebo Keswa.
‘Eliminate the Fear’: Cape Town marches against GBVF in Uyinene’s name
Capetonians march against gender-based violence, honouring Uyinene Mrwetyana five years after her brutal murder.
Elevate HER: Abused Joburg woman struggles without ID, seeks help to rebuild her life
‘’I would be thrilled to get an ID to prove I am a South African and find a job. It's stressful because I can't stop dreaming about holding it in my hands,’’ a tearful Thandi Mahlangu said.
Financial abuse: ‘He didn't care whether I lived or died’
The fact that women need to spend hours, if not days, sitting on hard benches to get men to fulfil their financial, legally required, obligations is also an indictment on our legal system.
‘Madam Speaker’ slams Mihlali Ndamase for dating a married man
Mihlali Ndamase’s open letter sparks backlash as digital influencer ‘Madam Speaker’ calls her out.
Mihlali Ndamase and Leeroy Sidambe: Assault allegations stir public debate
Mihlali Ndamase faces scrutiny after sharing an Instagram story that led to allegations of abuse by her boyfriend, Leeroy Sidambe. Public reactions are polarised as the controversy unfolds.
PAC slams anti-blackness and afrophobic sentiment in Chidimma Adetshina Miss SA saga
The PAC has voiced strong disapproval of the Afrophobic comments targeting Chidimma Adetshina, emphasizing that such prejudice reflects deep-seated white supremacy and historical injustices in South Africa.
LOOK: Cellphones, drugs and money found in Westville prison raid
National Commissioner for the Department of Correctional Services, Makgothi Thobakgale, has hailed a raid at Durban’s Westville Correctional Centre a success.
Moja Love’s Isencane Lengane sparks backlash after disturbing events and comments in latest episode
Reality TV show Isencane Lengane faces backlash and calls for cancellation after a controversial episode featuring disturbing events and comments from main cast member Siyacela Dlamuka.
Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga urges South Africans to rally behind fight against GBV-F
Minister in the Presidency responsible for women, youth, and persons with disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga, has called on all South Africans to support the country’s ongoing efforts to combat Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBV-F), including incidents committed by intimate partners and family members.
Sonke Gender Justice condemns alleged abuse at retirement home
Sonke Gender Justice has condemned the abuse, rape, and neglect at the Ipeleng Bagodi care home , urging its closure and a full investigation.
Sierra Leone bans child marriages
Sierra Leone's new Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, signed by President Julius Maada Bio, marks a pivotal moment in safeguarding children's rights, supported by the influential ‘Hands Off Our Girls’ campaign led by First Lady Fatima Bio.
‘I was wrong’: Gayton McKenzie backtracks after supporting DA MP Renaldo Gouws
Patriotic Alliance leader and Member of Parliament, Gayton McKenzie, has conceded that he was wrong to support Democratic Alliance MP, Renaldo Gouws.
City of Tshwane axes two ‘notorious metro police officers’ for allegedly terrorising residents of Centurion
Two Tshwane Metro Police Department officers have been dismissed for misconduct following numerous complaints from Centurion residents in Pretoria. The city emphasised its zero-tolerance policy towards corruption and abuse of power within its ranks.
Naledi Ngqambela: The harsh reality of revenge porn - a form of Gender Based Violence
outh Africa holds the shameful eminence of being recognised as one of the most unsafe countries in the world particularly for women, children, and the elderly.
89 GBV cases struck off the court roll due to police inefficiencies in the Western Cape
Eighty-nine gender-based violence cases have been struck off the court rolls across the Western Cape over six months due to police inefficiencies.
Man who killed girlfriend’s father a day before his 60th birthday jailed
The 59-year-old man was stabbed multiple times then buried in a shallow grave in the yard covered with two old fridges hiding the grave.