Eastern Cape men doing their part in HIV testing
A large number of men from villages around the Chris Hani District, especially in Cala in the Eastern Cape, know their HIV statuses following the province’s recent Men’s Sector HIV Counselling and Testing Campaign at the Cala Indoor Sports Centre. HIV Counselling and Testing at Cala Organisers say they decided to hold the campaign in […]
Brothers For Life Medical Male Circumcision (MMC) Social Mobilisation and Summer Campaign
Introduction Brothers For Life, the national men’s campaign, is being undertaken in partnership with SANAC: Men’s Sector and the Department of Health, USAID/PEPFAR, Johns Hopkins Health and Education in South Africa and Sonke Gender Justice to drive demand and promote the uptake of medical male circumcision in South Africa. The Brothers For Life partners will […]
Empower Women by Affirming Men to Win Fight Against Gender Violence and HIV, says Deputy Minister
The battle to stop violence against women can be won when men respect the dignity of themselves and others, said Deputy Minister Hendrietta Bogopane Zulu, Deputy Minister for Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, on Friday 23rd November 2012, at a gala dinner to celebrate 54 men from across the country identified by their communities […]
A decisive response to Gender based Violence: a perspective from the Men’s sector
South Africa has the highest rates of rape reported to the police anywhere in the world. In 2012, the number of rapes documented by the police rose to over 64 000 – or 175 per day. These figures are believed to be a considerable underestimate of the true number of rapes, as many cases go […]
SANAC on-the-go
When Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe launched the new South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) governance structures during an epoch-making plenary held in KwaZulu-Natal in September 2012, it was made clear that the whole country is united in the response to HIV, STIs and TB.Soon after that, the SANAC Secretariat was at the centre of coordinating […]
Update on the Men’s Sector Conference
The SANAC Men’s sector represents organisations and other bodies that work with men and/or run programmes focusing on men in the area of Health and Social Upliftment. The sector supports initiatives that address the role of men in combating the spread of HIV and AIDS, as well mitigating the impact of the disease in communities. […]
SANAC Men’s Sector Foreword
This is the first edition of South African National AIDS Council Men’s Sector Newsletter for 2013. It is also the first edition to be published since my election as National Chairperson of the SANAC Men’s Sector. I would like firstly to thank all those who have entrusted me with this responsibility. It is not a […]
Sonke and MenEngage launch Africa Policy Report series
Sonke’s International Programmes and Network Unit, on behalf of MenEngage Africa, have launched a set of national policy reports across the Africa region examining policies, laws and plans in the areas of HIV and AIDS, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights, parenting and LGBTI issues. The first two reports – on Zambia and […]
Mbuyiselo Botha on Ukhozi FM about Oscar Pistorius’ alleged shooting of Reeva Steenkamp
On Ukhozi FM, 15 Feb 2013: Sonke’s Mbuyiselo Botha reacts to the arrest of Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius for allegedly shooting dead his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Mbuyiselo Botha on Ukhozi FM about Oscar Pistorius’ Alleged Shooting of Reeva Steenkamp
Violence Against Women Must be Condemned Regardless of Perpetrator’s Status
Lotus FM, 15 February 2013: Oscar Pistorius will plead not guilty to a charge of pre-meditated murder. His agent says the Paralympian is disputing the murder charge against him in the strongest possible terms. Sonke says violence against women must be condemned irrespective of the status of the perpetrator. Sonke on Lotus FM News: Violence Against […]
Sonke responds to Oscar Pistorius’ alleged shooting of Reeva Steenkamp
Sonke has responded to the arrest of Paralympic athlete Oscar Pistorius for allegedly shooting dead his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp. You can listen to the two radio clips: » Sonke on Lotus FM News: Violence Against Women Must be Condemned Regardless of Perpetrators Status » Mbuyiselo Botha on Ukhozi FM about Oscar Pistorius Alleged Shooting of Reeva […]
Legal Notables protest lack of women on JSC shortlist
Writing in the Business Day today (18 Feb 2013), Tamar Khan reports that prominent legal academics, activists and two sitting judges have voiced their concern over the lack of women on the Judicial Services Commission’s short list of candidates for the Constitutional Court. Read the full article
First National Bank Supports Sonke’s Work in Prisons
Under the banner and guidance of Sonke Gender Justice, the FNB Fund has supported the Prisons project in the Western Cape for over two years. Correctional officers are trained as peer educators to act as leaders within the prison community, providing support, education and an example of healthy living to their counterparts. Read the full […]
Cape Town Focus: One Billion Rising
Focus on Cape Town Events: Sonke Gender Justice Calls on Men to Join One Billion Rising Campaign to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls on 14 February 2013. Download the press release
Sign the Avaaz Petition to Stop Rape in South Africa
Sign and share the Avaaz petition to demand a National Commission of Inquiry and to provide ten billion Rand for an urgent fund to stop rape. Sign the petition
Sonke Calls on Men to Join One Billion Rising Campaign to Stop Violence Against Women and Girls
On February 14, Sonke took part in the ONE BILLION RISING, the largest day of action in the history of V-Day, the global activist movement to end violence against women and girls. Sonke Gender Justice and partners hosted events around the Mandela Bridge in Johannesburg and in Table Mountain and Cape Town CBD. The Cape […]
Lisa Vetten and Mbuyiselo Botha on SAFM’s Afternoon Talk
Sonke’s Lisa Vetten and Mbuyiselo Botha, and Tiny Moloko from POWA, discuss the appalling rape and mutilation of a Bredasdorp teen, who died on Saturday 2 February 2013. Listen to the clip
Western Cape Outrage – Society Must Act to End All forms of Violence Against Women
7 February 2012; South Africa. Sonke Gender Justice joins the growing number of South Africans expressing shock and outrage over the horrific gang rape, mutilation, and murder of 17-year old Anene Booysen. “We send our condolences to her family and to the Bredasdorp community, and call on the authorities to investigate this crime and ensure that […]
Sonke’s Mbuyiselo Botha on Radio 702
Sonke’s Mbuyiselo Botha speaks on Radio 702 about our Sonke’s “Ring the Bell” campaign, curbing violence against women. Mbuyiselo speaks about the campaign to raise awareness against violence towards women and to get men to be involved in the campaign. » Listen to the interview
Sonke’s Dumisani Rebombo talks to Special Assignment on SABC3
Dumisani appeared on SABC3’s Special Assignment, talking about Sonke’s work with men and boys in South Africa’s townships. » Download the video
Sonke’s Bafana Khumalo on Radio 702
Sonke’s Bafana Khumalo called Redi Tlhabi of Radio 702 to comment on the story of a 13-year-old girl who was illegally married to a 57-year-old sangoma. Bafana says he is seething with anger listening to the story, and that it is so upsetting because it is not an isolated incident. » Listen to the interview
Commission for Gender Equality Monitor Facebook Page
The Women’s Legal Centre, who jointly leads the CGE Monitor Campaign with Sonke, has created a CGE Monitor Facebook page. Liking the group will allow you to be kept up to date on CGE Monitor activities, which track and report on the activities of the Commission for Gender Equality to ensure that it fulfils its […]
Launch of the MenEngage Uganda Network
NewVision.co.ug has reported on the launch of the MenEngage Uganda in-country network in Kampala on 24 January, in which men were urged to engage in the prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) initiatives in a bid to reduce the accelerating rates of HIV/AIDS infections in the country. » Read the full article
One Billion Rising Campaign is Coming to Town
The Herald newspaper ran an article on the The One Billion Rising Campaign to demand an end to violence against women and girls. The campaign is coming to town: check the Sonke website for updates on events in Johannesburg and Cape Town. » Read the article in the Herald: Uprising with a Difference
