Gender-Based Violence (GBV)
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Mzansi Celebs
Chaos at petrol station as actor Lunga Shabalala allegedly beats up Uber driver for slapping his girl
Popular South African actor, model, and television presenter, Lunga Shabalala has denied assault accusations levelled against him. The former Selimathunzi…
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Sentencing of serial killer and rapist Johan Williams welcomed
Prosecutors say the sentencing of serial rapist and murderer Johan Williams to eight life sentences plus an additional sixty years…
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Tembisa arts teacher gets life sentence for repeatedly raping pupil
A creative arts teacher from Tembisa, Gauteng, has been sentenced to five life terms for repeatedly raping a Grade 7…
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Reign of terror comes to an end: Double life sentence for Dobsonville serial rapist
A 45-year-old serial rapist, who terrorised the Dobsonville community since 2011 has been handed a double life sentence for his…
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NPA welcomes life sentence handed to Paarl man who killed girlfriend
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) says the hefty sentencing of a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) perpetrator during Women’s Month is indicative…
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Nomvula Mokonyane says ANC must address voter concerns with sustained service delivery
ANC Deputy Secretary-General Nomvula Mokonyane said the party lost the election because voters were sceptical about the sudden increase in…
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Ex-boyfriend & accomplices arrested after Alice woman’s charred remains found in Makhanda
The ex-boyfriend of a young woman from Alice, Eastern Cape, has been arrested after her charred remains were discovered in…
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Tshwane cops nab more than 500 suspects in joint operations
Efforts by the police and metro police in Tshwane led to the arrests of over 500 suspects, the impounding of…
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Limpopo man forfeits bail after killing GBV activist wife
Ludwick Mokgohloa, a 50-year-old man from Moletjie, appeared in Seshego Magistrates’ Court in Limpopo on a count of murder. In…
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GBV activist slams justice system after police officer who killed his 3 children granted parole
A gender-based violence (GBV) activist has slammed the justice system after a killer cop who murdered three of his children…
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PP Gcaleka to brief media on findings on GBV victim difficulties when reporting their cases
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka is expected to brief the media on findings on the difficulties experienced by victims of gender-based…
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Man jailed for stabbing girlfriend to death in front of her son
A man from Beaufort West in the Western Cape has been sentenced for the murder of his girlfriend in the…
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Court rules foreplay doesn’t mean consent
An organization fighting gender-based violence (GBV) have expressed their approval of the Supreme Court of Appeal’s (SCA) decision to uphold…
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Western Cape Community Safety MEC concerned about high number of GBV cases struck off court roll
Western Cape Community Safety and Police Oversight MEC Reagen Allen said he was concerned about the high number of gender-based…
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Mzansi Celebs
#BBMzansi: Bravo B finally speaks on his inappropriate comments on Big Brother Mzansi: S’yamosha
Lindokuhle “Bravo B” Nsele has acknowledged his wrongs broadcast on Big Brother Mzansi: S’ya Mosha. The reality TV star was…
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Durban police officer arrested for assaulting his girlfriend
No one is above the law. These were the sentiments of the SAPS Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal Lieutenant General Nhlanhla…
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VIDEO: Disqualified Yolanda apologizes for GBV comments on Big Brother Mzansi
Disqualified Eulanda “Yolanda” Monyai has apologized for her gender-based violence (GBV) comments on Big Brother Mzansi (BBMzansi) season four. The…
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Paul Mashatile calls for alternative arrest methods
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for alternative methods to be used other than arrests to ensure the court attendance…
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Ubuntu Rural Women and Youth Movement says GBV must be a focus 365 days of the year
Intimate partner violence is a key focus for organisations working to combat gender-based violence (GBV). As the country marks 16…
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Julius Malema: Ramaphosa has failed to address scourge of GBV in South Africa
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said President Cyril Ramaphosa has failed to address the scourge of gender-based violence…
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