NGOs: Stronger collaboration with govt needed in GBV battle

South Africa has one of the highest rates of gender-based violence on the globe. As we recently observed 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children, it is important to recognise that while physical abuse remains a critical issue, another subtle form of violence that often escapes…

As South Africa observes the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children, spouses are often encouraged to leave toxic relationships.

When women and children flee abusive relationships, their journey to safety and healing is often filled with immense challenges.

Vra jy die deurslag nie-regeringsorganisasie, wat hulle droom is in die stryd teen geslagsgeweld, is dit dienslewering. Veral wat veilige ruimtes betref waar slagoffers van geweld, gehelp word en veilig kan voel. Terwyl die regering beloof dat hy werk maak hiervan, rol vroue wat geslagsgeweld deurleef het, die moue op,…

Nadat twee Suid-Afrikaners in Suid-Soedan ‘n boodskap stuur aan The Drive with Rob and Roz, besluit Marlinée Fouché en Emile Pienaar om kontak te maak. Hulle praat met ‘n kontrakvlieënier wat vlieg waar kommersiële vlugte verbyhou, ‘n konvooileier wat maande op die Wit Nyl deurbring om humanitêre hulp te versprei…