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Lockdown actress Linda Sebezo talks about gender-based violence
As the country continues to grapple with femicide and gender-based violence, veteran actress Linda Sebezo encourages mothers to be friends…
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Youth can end gender-based violence: Minister Lindiwe Zulu
Young people have what it takes to put an end to the scourge of violence against women and children by…
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Men march against gender-based violence in Pretoria
Hundreds of fathers and sons from the Act Now Movement have marched to the Union Buildings against the scourge of…
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Pearl Thusi approaches men at a different angle #MENMUSTHEAL
South African media personality, Pearl Thusi, took to Twitter following President Ramaphosa’s national address, which spoke deemed Gender Based Violence…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa sends a strong warning on alcohol abuse
President Cyril Ramaphosa has issued a stern warning on alcohol-related incidents. The president says several international and domestic studies show…
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Black Coffee finally Speaks out about the Allegations Against Amaru
Black Coffee has found himself trending on the twitter streets after being called out for being a “hypocrite” after he…
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President Ramaphosa condemns rise in GBV cases
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the country’s young men to fight the scourge of gender-based violence in South Africa.…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa calls on men to end gender-based violence
President Cyril Ramaphosa says young men should take up the struggle and fight against gender-based violence. Ramaphosa said, in his…
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Black Coffee organizes a March to fight Gender-Based Violence
Black Coffee and along with many South Africans are fed up with the senseless killings of women and girls at…
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Bheki Cele calls on communities to work with police on gender-based violence
Police Minister, Bheki Cele said society must work together to address the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide in the…
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Simphiwe Dana speaks of ‘Ukuthwala’ as GBV, “in the village, s.e.xual assault was seen as some sort of game”
Afro-soul singer Simphiwe Dana spoke out about the “ukuthwala”, another form of gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa. “Ukuthwala” is…
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Cassper Nyovest wants men to change their violent ways
With increasing numbers of gender-based violence (GBV) and murders in the country, rapper Cassper Nyovest has called on all men…
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Lifting of liquor ban may increase gender-based violence
Although the liquor industry has welcomed the lift of the ban on the sale of alcohol, women and child rights…
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Police condemn the increase of gender-based violence against women
A 25-year-old woman was killed by her 35-year-old partner in Vosman on Saturday. Mpumalanga police have condemned the escalating incidents…
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#NOEXCUSE INTRODUCES AN INNOVATIVE WAY TO GET HELP DURING LOCKDOWN
While South Africa’s government and all its essential care providers are hard at work, leading the fight against Covid-19, civilians…
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President Ramaphosa calls on men to play their part to end GBV during the lockdown
In his weekly letter to the public, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on men to play their part to combat…
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Domestic violence rises amid coronavirus lockdowns
Cele confirmed that the number of gender-based violence complaints remained high and concerning. As the lockdown continues fears are growing…
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Vuyo Dabula speaks out about gender-based violence
Actor Vuyo Dabula is on a mission to fight gender-based violence (GBV) and believes film projects and outreach programmes are…
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Uyinene Foundation steps in to help GBV victims during the lockdown
The Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation has vowed to offer online psychological support to victims of gender-based violence during the nationwide lockdown.…
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EFF MPs leave Sona debate after gender violence accusations
Julius Malema and other EFF Members of Parliament left a joint sitting on Tuesday after accusations of domestic violence were…
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J’Something dedicates a song for the late Uyinene Mrwetyana
Member of award-winning group Micasa, J’Something, has released a song dedicated to victims of GBV (gender-based violence) and xenophobia. The…
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Mlambo-Ngcuka calls on men to stop being bystanders to gender-based violence
In a passionate call to men, the executive director for UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka has pleaded with men to join…
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President Ramaphosa elects Tunzi as an ambassador for gender-based violence
President Cyril Ramaphosa has elected reigning Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi to be an ambassador for gender-based violence on the African…
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Bikers take fight against gender-based violence across SA in nine days
A group of Johannesburg bikers is revving loudly on a mission to promote the fight against gender-based violence, among several…
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Miss SA Zozibini Tunzi launches Gender based Violence campaign
Zozibini Tunzi (27) is hands-on in everything that involves a change in communities. The pageant winner is living up to…
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Emergency plan announced to stop violence against women
The department of social development has released details of its emergency plan to address gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa.…
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Police march against gender-based violence
More than a thousand police officers marched against gender-based violence in South Africa’s capital Pretoria on Monday after a surge…
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SAPS to march against gender-based violence
The men of the South African Police Service are mobilising in Pretoria to march against gender-based violence as well as…
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Blade Nzimande says unemployment linked to gender-based violence
South African Communist Party (SACP) General Secretary Blade Nzimande on Monday said the high levels of unemployed South African men…
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Ramaphosa calls an emergency sitting to deal with gender-based violence
President Ramaphosa has summoned the two houses of parliament, the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces, to an…
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#SandtonShutdown: Activists promise more protests
The Shutdown Sandton movement is vowing to hold more protests against gender-based violence if their grievances are not dealt with.…
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#SandtonShutdown: Civil society organisations target Sandton
Civil society organisations have gathered in Johannesburg’s economic hub. They are calling for a complete shutdown of Sandton. More than…
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#SandtonShutdown tomorrow over gender-based Violence
A protest march is expected to take place tomorrow, 13 September, in awareness of gender-based violence and femicide in South…
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Gender-based violence: Shamila Batohi promises maximum sentence
The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Shamila Batohi says it’s in talks with the police to help Fastrack gender based violence…
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Cabinet calls for maximum sentences to be imposed on GBV perpetrators
Cabinet has called for the maximum sentence to be imposed on perpetrators of gender-based violence. It released a statement on…
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Mzansi Celebs take a stand against gender-based violence
Later this month, the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence will kick off. This campaign is aimed at challenging…
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President Cyril Ramaphosa salutes Cheryl Zondi for her courage
He condemned the social perceptions about the preconceived roles of girls and boys regarding behaviour and urged parents to improve…
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