Sonke Gender Justice hails silicosis ruling
SABC News reports on the Johannesburg High Court’s ruling in the historic silicosis class action lawsuit.
Gender justice: “We need to believe in the miracle of change”
Religious leaders from ten countries are working together to overcome barriers limiting churches’ responses to gender-based violence.
Dying for gold: South Africa’s biggest ever class action lawsuit gets go ahead
David McKenzie of CNN.com reports on the fate of the miners’ historic class action suit.
Abused man killed with boiling oil
Sibongile Mashaba of The Sowetan reports on the death of Nkosiyethu Joe Fumba, who was killed by his abusive wife.
A tale of two teen murders
Discrepancies in the murder cases of Franziska Blöchliger and Sinoxolo Mafevuka reveal stark imbalances in SA’s justice system.
Health Department to release sex work plan on Friday
Information secured by GroundUp indicates that the new plan is unlikely to include provisions to decriminalise the trade.
Zuma undermining SA women – rights group
Genevieve Quintal of News24 reports on President Jacob Zuma’s misinformed comments about harassment of women.
SA urged to be ‘more vocal on rape as a weapon of war in Burundi’
The NSP on GBV Campaign has called on SA leadership to strongly advocate peace and justice for vulnerable Burundians.
AU chair appoints team to negotiate with Burundi factions
Sonke and MEA welcome the news of a delegation of African leaders assembled to negotiate for peace in Burundi.
Number of FGM victims found to be 70 million higher than thought
Jessica Elgot of The Guardian reports on shocking new statistics which reveal the global extent of female genital mutilation.
Detainees go to court over conditions in Pollsmoor
Ground Up’s Barbara Maregele reports on the Detention Justice Forum’s fight to improve conditions for staff and detainees at Pollsmoor.
Pollsmoor detainees speak out about deplorable conditions
Eight current and former detainees launch complaints against the Department of Correctional Services.
Open letter to AU Peace and Security Council Heads of State
A joint appeal from several humanitarian organisations asking the African Union to take action to stem the violence in Burundi.
Zulu King refuses to apologise to African non-nationals
Mlungisi Khumalo of SABC News reports on King Goodwill Zwelithini’s refusal to acknowledge responsibility for his harmful comments.
Church fights for right to spank children
South African Human Rights Commission drafts an amendment to the Children’s Act prohibiting corporal punishment in the home.
Two escaped justice say activists as David Olyn’s murderer found guilty
Activists express disappointment with the fact that of the eleven people present at Olyne’s murder, only one was prosecuted.
How Pollsmoor can kill you
Interdict by NGOs demands actions be taken to improve conditions for inmates – Ruth Hopkins reports in the Mail & Guardian.
How to get to zero AIDS deaths: Bring in the men
How the culture of masculinity can make societies more vulnerable to the spread of HIV/AIDS.
The Gambia bans female genital mutilation
Gambian president Yahya Jammeh announced the ban on November 25th, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
One-third of Congolese men admit committing sexual violence
David Smith of The Guardian reports on the shocking results of a recent study into Congolese men’s culture.
Minister urged to oulaw child spanking
Sonke’s Action on Violence Against Children campaign seeks the abolishment of corporal punishment throughout several African countries.
Nzimande withheld report that free education is possible
The Citizen reports on a recently resurfaced document – concealed for three years – proving the viability of free higher education.
Most households in SA are run by single moms
Newly released statistics indicating gender imbalances across SA may be skewed by less-than-reliable data gathering methods.
‘My father is a role model’ – teaching kids to steer clear of crime
In this video, members of our MenCare team in Cape Town explain the link between positive parenting and preventing violence.
