16 Days of Activism
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Reitz community honours GBV victims with candlelight ceremony
On December 10, 2024, the South African Police Service, Nketoana Municipality, and the Department of Health hosted a candlelight ceremony in Reitz for victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Approximately 80…
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Critical shortage of rape kits exposed across Western Cape police stations
CAPE TOWN – A devastating shortage of rape investigation kits has been uncovered across Western Cape police stations, leaving survivors of sexual assault without access to crucial forensic evidence collection…
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Khayelitsha police provide platform for GBV survivors to speak of their ordeals
As the country observes 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children the Khayelitsha Sub-District branch of the South African Police Service, consisting of nine police stations,…
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Rape survivors detail lasting trauma in court impact statements
Rape survivors detailed how serial rapist Sihle Makaula’s crimes fundamentally changed their lives during his sentencing hearing in the Cape Town High Court.
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OPINION | 16 Days of Activism: We demand more than words
Understand the urgency of 16 Days of Activism in combating gender-based violence and the need for continuous action beyond 16 days.
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Youth lead 16-day activism campaign against gender-based violence
The SAPS and the Lejweleputswa District Youth Crime Prevention Desk launched the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children in Hennenman on November 27. Over 100…
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Serial rapist sentenced to four life terms in Grabouw case
Serial rapist from Grabouw sentenced to four life terms plus 63 years imprisonment, marking a significant victory in the fight against gender-based violence.
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Optog deur Goodwood en Parow gehou ter ondersteuning van 16 Dae van Aktivisme-veldtog
16 Dae van Aktivisme optog van Goodwood na Parow fokus op geslagsgebaseerde geweld. Maatskaplike werker verduidelik hoekom oortreders selde vervolg word.
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16 Days of Activism begins as South Africa elevates GBV to national disaster status
Join the 16 Days of Activism to raise awareness on violence against women and children in South Africa’s ongoing crisis.
