In Kempton Park, Cynthia Dinalane turned her own home into Tshegofatso Rona shelter, saving over 150 GBV survivors with zero government funding. Her 2025 Heroes Award story is a powerful call for nationwide safe houses in a country where a ...
South African women are abandoning minibus taxis for Uber and Bolt as GBV fears soar. New Ipsos data reveals 92% feel safer with ride-hailing apps—discover why safety is driving the urban transport revolution in Joburg and Cape Town.
In South Africa’s unrelenting war against gender-based violence — where a woman is killed every four hours — thousands are no longer waiting for rescue. This quarter alone, over 5,000 women have been granted new firearm licenses, driving a record ...
For 15 minutes, women across the nation will lie down in silence — one minute for every woman murdered each day. Purple profiles flood social media, black clothing fills streets, and a million-strong petition demands the world finally see the ...
On November 21, 2025, South Africa pauses. Women for Change calls for a nationwide GBV shutdown—a 15-minute lie-down at noon to mourn 15 daily femicide victims and halt a R7 trillion economy, one day before the G20 Summit in Johannesburg. ...
South Africa’s Constitutional Court is reviewing how consent is defined in sexual offences law, a case with major implications for gender-based violence prosecutions. The challenge, led by CALS and the Embrace Project, questions whether accused persons should be allowed to ...
No proof of sexual harassment or GBV was found as EFF MPs were escorted out of the parliamentary proceeding
23-year-old Xolile Mbatha was stabbed multiple times in front of her roommate
The suspect appeared in court and was remanded in custody until 11 August 2022 for a formal bail application
Old Crossroads residents left shocked after body of a woman was found in a wheelie bin
After Dineo Ranaka's reasons for leaving her marriage were questioned, she revealed that she was beaten up and cheated on by her ex.
Karma always has a way - DJ Fresh and Euphonik is re-facing charges for a sexual assault case they may have been involved with 10 years ago.
After checking in for a romantic get-away at a Joburg hotel, a woman is in critical condition after surviving a four-story fall.
From 25 Nov - 10 Dec, Government will participate in the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children campaign.
