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The South African government has initiated a 90-day blitz to combat the alarming rise of gender-based violence, but is it yet another promise that goes nowhere?
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi and various departments within the provincial government and municipalities have signed a joint MoU which seeks to bring together the Gauteng Provincial Government, the South African Police Service (SAPS), Municipal Police Departments, District and Local Law Enforcement seeks to ensure a coordinated approach to fighting crime in the province.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has praised three determined Limpopo cyclists who completed an extraordinary cycling journey from Burgersfort to Cape Town on BMX bicycles.
Women For Change led a powerful march to the Union Buildings, urging the government to declare gender-based violence a national disaster.
Three constitutional bodies have launched a joint inquiry into claims of system failures in South Africa's justice system following the controversial acquittal of Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso on multiple charges of rape and human trafficking.
Three constitutional bodies will launch inquiries into the justice system's handling of GBV cases following public outrage over the Timothy Omotoso acquittal. The CRL Commission, CGE, and SAHRC plan to summon legal professionals and investigate systemic failures in similar cases
Three constitutional bodies have launched a joint inquiry into claims of system failures in South Africa's justice system following the controversial acquittal of Nigerian pastor Timothy Omotoso on multiple charges of rape and human trafficking.
At Cape Town's International Association of Women Judges conference, Chief Justice Mandisa Maya and President Ramaphosa called for urgent judicial reforms to address South Africa's alarming GBVF rates and workplace sextortion, with 900 delegates working to strengthen leadership roles for women in combating gender violence.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for men to lead the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, stating that since men are the perpetrators, they must take responsibility for ending the cycle of violence.
As South Africa grapples with the endemic challenges of crime and violence, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu calls for urgent reforms to safeguard the nation’s most vulnerable, promising a renewed commitment to building a safer society for all.
A family in Ekurhuleni has been forced into hiding after their then 6-year-old daughter was allegedly raped by her illegal Zimbabwean principal, who runs and unregistered school in the East Rand.
Amid public outcry, the Justice Minister's remarks underscore the urgent need for reform within South Africa's legal system, especially concerning the handling of gender-based violence cases. Will the NPA learn from these missteps to enhance future prosecutions?
South Africa unites to demand justice for seven-year-old Cwecwe, the SAPS pledges rigorous action in the aftermath of her alleged assault. Will this tragedy be a turning point in the fight against gender-based violence?
Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has launched the 'Roots to Rise' campaign and a new National End GBVF Dashboard to track South Africa's progress in combating gender-based violence. The Commission for Gender Equality calls for addressing DNA backlogs and prosecution delays to strengthen the fight against GBVF
South Africa's femicide crisis reaches alarming levels as three women die daily at the hands of intimate partners. Recent high-profile cases expose critical failures in gun control laws and justice system, while conviction rates plummet during Covid-19.
Wayne Lawrence has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his ex-girlfriend Angela Marinus and attempting to kill their daughter, despite an active protection order against him. The case underscores the devastating impact of domestic violence and the urgent need for stronger protective measures.
A Makhanda court has sentenced Bonginkosi Ngcingci to 15 years imprisonment for rape while on parole, with an additional five years from his previous sentence to be served first. The 36-year-old violated his parole conditions after serving only 10 years of a previous 15-year sentence for similar crimes.
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi uncovers shocking allegations at Palm Ridge Magistrates Court as residents reveal systemic corruption. From elderly citizens losing their homes to bizarre demands for 'pies and coke' as bribes, the visit exposes deep-rooted issues in the justice system. Minister commits to urgent reforms after confronting evidence of misconduct and poor service delivery.
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi uncovers shocking allegations at Palm Ridge Magistrates Court as residents reveal systemic corruption. From elderly citizens losing their homes to bizarre demands for 'pies and coke' as bribes, the visit exposes deep-rooted issues in the justice system. Minister commits to urgent reforms after confronting evidence of misconduct and poor service delivery.