Crime statistics: Lockdown saw fewer sexual offences crimes reported
The first quarter of 2020 saw a decrease in sexual offences and contact crimes like murder, showing the effects of lockdown and the alcohol ban, police say.
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#WomensDay2020: “The time for talk is over. The time for action is now”-Ramaphosa
South Africana women are facing twin pandemics this Women’s Day, as they face continued abuse at the hands of South African men and the coronavirus pandemic.
When will Women’s Day include transwomen?
As South Africa celebrates Women’s Day on 9 August, transwomen remain excluded even as they face the same threats and oppressions as cishet women, writes trans activist Ruby Nkosi.
Traditional leaders can help end GBV
Government is encouraging traditional leaders to become involved in the fight against Gender Based Violence, especially in rural areas where some customs violate the human rights of women.
The journey towards SA’s momentous GBV plan
Mandisa Khanyile, Rise Up Against Gender-Based Violence founder, sheds some light on the chronology and intention of the national strategic plan on gender-based violence and femicide.
Gains in battle against HIV under threat
UNAIDS says the 90-90-90 targets for 2020 will not be met, citing COVID-19 as a major contributor to the delays
National GBV plan a ‘victory’ say activists
For years, civil society organisations and gender-based violence activists have called on the government to put policies in place to address the staggering levels of violence against women, children and the queer community in the country.
Covid-19 lockdown provides ‘perfect storm’ for SA’s GBV crisis
Women and children are targets for Covid-19 related frustrations as reports of gender-based violence increase during the lockdown period.
Forced sterilisation amounts to ‘inhuman and degrading treatment’
According to the Commission for Gender Equality’s latest report on forced and coerced sterilisations in South Africa, the practice is a direct attack on HIV-positive women’s constitutionally enshrined rights, and highlights flaws in public health’s informed consent procedures.
#SONA2020: ‘Stop looking at GBV in isolation’
Activist says President Cyril Ramaphosa’s speech should have linked South Africa’s challenges to gender-based violence
Activists welcome strides made in GBV cases but more needs to be done
The latest turnaround time and sentencing of perpetrators of gender-based violence (GBV) is a positive indication that the criminal justice system is taking the matter seriously, but activists want government to show its commitment through funding.
GBV in the Free State prompts community activism
While men are generally the perpetrators of gender-based violence (GBV), there are some who are doing their part to fight it.
GBV: How women are forced to adapt their lifestyles
Everyday activities such as walking in the street, going to gym, or using public transport can be a fraught exercise for women with the rise in gender-based violence (GBV).
#FreeToBleed: Zero-rating and free pads to start in South Africa
Bleeding every month is about to get a lot cheaper for many people who menstruate. In some cases, it may even be free.
#FreeToBleed: Zero-rating and free pads to start in South Africa
Bleeding every month is about to get a lot cheaper for many people who menstruate. In some cases, it may even be free.