Gender based violence Archives

‘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”Verashni Pillay2021-01-28T18:46:35+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 changeVerashni Pillay2021-01-28T18:47:00+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 violenceVerashni Pillay2021-01-28T18:47:52+00:00

Soweto: Tackling gender-based violence, one community at a time

By Aarti Bhana South Africa dedicates 16 days towards the awareness of gender-based violence against women and children, but gender-based violence is nearly an everyday occurrence in South Africa. That’s why more needs to be done. The people in Pennyville, Soweto know this. That’s why on October 10 2020, the community came together to discuss how they can do more to end the violence against women and children; something that is prevalent in their community. For its third Accountabili'tea event [...]

Soweto: Tackling gender-based violence, one community at a timeVerashni Pillay2021-01-28T18:48:14+00:00