Mahikeng targets GBV one issue at a time

By Nontshi Shange In April 2020 a 24-year-old man from Mahikeng was arrested for the murder of his 22-year-old girlfriend. The woman had previously opened a case of assault against her partner following a domestic dispute. The nationwide COVID-19 lockdown saw an increase in domestic violence cases in South Africa with police Minister, Bheki Cele having announced that 87 000 domestic violence cases were reported in the first week. Gender violence is a never-ending reality in South Africa, but the [...]

Mahikeng targets GBV one issue at a time2021-01-28T18:44:47+00:00

‘If we have to go to the police station, the war is already lost”

By Nontshi Shange South Africa is known for many things, including the Rape Capital of the world, raising an endless amount of concern. Between the years 2015 and 2019, 41 000 cases of sexual assault were reported in Kimberley, South Africa. Activist and local Tremaine Barnes, from the woman2woman organization, sang of the never-ending nightmare women face in her song “41 000” during a panel discussion she facilitated on 17 December 2020.  Listen Here: Accountability Lab · Kimberley Accountabili [...]

‘If we have to go to the police station, the war is already lost”2021-01-28T18:46:35+00:00

Men talk GBV in Mpumalanga, and how they can be the change

By Nontshi Shange When discussing gender-based violence, it is important to consider masculinity. The toxic traits young boys learn on the road to becoming men, will ultimately affect women. This topic is often down-played when discussing gender-based violence and the onus is placed on women to keep themselves safe. However, at the Lydenberg Accountabili'tea discussion, the importance of educating boys on how to become men who will grow society and respect women, took center stage. The event was [...]

Men talk GBV in Mpumalanga, and how they can be the change2021-01-28T18:47:00+00:00

Men in Vhembe take accountability for gender-based violence

By Nontshi Shange  Gender-based violence is an on-going issue in South Africa. Women and children are the majority of the victims. In many domestic disputes, perpetrators tend to have no repercussions. During the Covid-19 lockdown, South Africa saw an increase in domestic violence incidents, raising alarm bells. The seventh Accountabili'tea discussion in Vhembe, Limpopo focused on gender-based violence, and who was to blame in domestic disputes. Molatelo Machaba, from TheUnlimited Youth Developm [...]

Men in Vhembe take accountability for gender-based violence2021-01-28T18:47:52+00:00

Philippi policing organisations brought together to talk GBV accountability

In a rare show of unity Philippi organisations responsible for community safety came together to talk accountability in an area with extremely high levels of gender-based violence and femicide. Held by Accountability Lab in partnership with Activate! Change Drivers, the discussion was an opportunity  for the responsibility of different roleplayers such as street committees, the community policing forum, the South African National Civic Organisation (SANCO), and the South African Police Services [...]

Philippi policing organisations brought together to talk GBV accountability2021-01-28T18:48:27+00:00
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