gender based violence
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Why some men turn violent: UWC study reveals roots of intimate partner abuse
Alcohol abuse, jealousy, experiencing childhood abuse, and anger of having absent fathers are some of the issues that are driving South African men to commit intimate partner violence (IPV), a…
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‘Outrage as alleged GBV killer’s social media post surfaced
KIMBERLEY – As the Northern Cape grapples with the brutal killings of two mothers, Megan Kleintjie and Charolene Lawan, a wave of community fury has erupted online. The outcry follows…
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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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WATCH | South Africa declares gender-based violence a national disaster as thousands protest on eve of G20 summit
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — South Africa officially declared the country’s alarming rate of violence against women a national disaster on Friday, as thousands of protesters dressed in black staged dramatic “lie-in”…
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Police: Over 9 000 GBVF suspects arrested in five months
Police arrested 9,287 Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) perpetrators for various crimes – including murder, sexual offences, and assault – between January and May 2025, says Gauteng Police Commissioner Dr…
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LISTEN: Shattered Silence Episode 1
Shattered Silence – a powerful podcast by NovaNews giving voice to gender-based violence (GBV) survivors and sharing vital support resources. In this series we are joined by NPO Rise Against…
