Julius Malema Court Case
“No one in this country is untouchable or above the law, and that includes you, Mr Malema” — Mbuyiselo Botha, Sonke Gender Justice. After three previous court appearances, the case against Julius Malema is now scheduled to resume on Monday, 31st Aug 2009 at the Equality Court, which is situated at the Johannesburg Magistrate Court […]
Congratulations
Sonke is pleased to announce that our co-directors have been included in two high level UN groups: Bafana Khumalo on the Global Task Team (Working group on Advocacy, Capacity Strengthening, and Resource Mobilisation) on operationalising the UNAIDS Action Framework addressing Women, Girls, Gender Equality and HIV. Dean Peacock as part of the UN Secretary General’s […]
Staff Updates
Congratulations to staff member Thami Nkosi, and board member Thoko Budaza for being placed on the Mail and Guardians top 300 young people to take to lunch. Welcome Desmond Lesejane, Orly Stern, Juliana Davids, Sikhangele Mabulu, Arison Mahureva & Helen Alexander. Congratulations to board member Kumi Naidoo who is now the global director of Greenpeace. […]
Sonke’s Board of Directors
Over the past three years, the Sonke Board has played a pivotal role in providing direction and oversight for the organisation. Their combined knowledge and experience has helped Sonke stay true to its objectives and grow in a sustainable manner. The board is chaired by Shamillah Wilson who has been with Sonke since its inception […]
Pledge your commitment: Be a Brother for Life
Brothers for Life is a national initiative by Johns Hopkins Health and Education in South Africa (JHHESA), Sonke Gender Justice (Sonke), South African National Aids Council (SANAC) and other key stakeholders aimed at addressing the risks associated with having multiple and concurrent partnerships, men’s limited involvement in fatherhood, lack of knowledge of HIV status by […]
MRC study: 28% of men admit to rape
In early June 2009, the Medical Research Council (MRC) released research detailing the extraordinarily high levels of gender violence in South Africa. The study into violence and HIV found that 28% of the men surveyed in the Eastern Cape admitted to having committed rape. The research also found that there is a marked correlation between […]
Local, foreign, young, old: everyone speaks street soccer
“Sport has the power to unite people in a way little else can. Sport can create hope where there was once only despair. It breaks down racial barriers. It laughs in the face of discrimination. Sport speaks to people in a language they can understand.” — Nelson Mandela Sonke has taken these wise words to […]
No-one is above the law: Equality Court action against Julius Malema
“No one in this country is untouchable or above the law, and that includes you, Mr Malema” — Mbuyiselo Botha Recently, Sonke has stimulated immense media coverage around gender issues through its court action against Julius Malema, President of the ANC Youth League. The complaint against Malema was lodged in early 2009 by Sonke staff […]
Malema slammed for ‘race card’
Gender activist Mbuyiselo Botha – whom Julius Malema branded as a puppet of white racists – has slammed the ANC Youth League president’s accusations as “pathetic”. Botha, who was left partly disabled after being shot in the head by police during the apartheid era, on Monday urged Malema to deal with the Equality Court complaint made against […]
Co-operation with the ICC
Sonke has joined numerous NGOs and individuals in calling on President Zuma to co-operate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) in relation to the warrant issued for the arrest of President Omar al-Bashir of the Sudan. >> Read the statement
Weekender Malema Article
Read Kristin Palitza’s article in The Weekender challenging Malema’s accusations about Sonke Gender Justice. >> “Where are Sonke’s Imperialists?”
International Violence Against Women Act Presentation
On 10 June, Regis Mtutu, Sonke’s National Programme Manager, will join colleagues from international organisations in addressing United States Senators to support the passage of the International Violence Against Women Act. Sonke Gender Justice, the Family Violence Prevention Fund and the International Center for Research on Women will be making a presentation to the US […]
Annual Report
Read about Sonke’s achievements and growth over the last year, in the 2007/2008 Annual Report. >> Annual report
Advocacy: Julius Malema
The Sonke case Equality Court against Julius Malema closed on 24 November 2009, with the Magistrate reserving judgement on the matter. >> find out more about the case
Advocacy: Julius Malema
On 10 July 2009, Julius Malema appeared before the Equality Court on charges of Hate speech. Sonke and many parter organisations demonstrated outside the Johannesburg and Cape Town Equality Courts. >> The latest update on the case
Joint Sonke, POWA, SWAGAA and TAC statement from the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Commission
Joint Sonke, POWA, SWAGAA and TAC statement from the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on People and Human Rights, Banjul, Gambia, 13-27 May 2009 People Opposing Women Abuse statement to the 45th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples Rights Banjul, Gambia 13th-27th May 2009 Status #375 Madame Chair, Ladies […]
Sonke Challenges Manto Tshabala-Msimang’s Comments at CSW
6 March 2009 Sonke and POWA release a joint statement calling on the South African government to clarify its position on treatment roll-out and explain why a senior representative of the government continues to distract from the real issues at hand. The statement also urged government to negotiate for CSW conclusions and recommendations that make clear […]
Community protests alleged child molester release on bail
Sonke joined the Nyanga community in protesting against the court’s decision to release on bail a Nyanga drama teacher accused of sexually abusing and raping young members of a local drama club. The case was postponed until 7 April 2009.
Sonke Calls on the Newly Elected South African Leadership to Promote Gender Equality
Sonke Gender Justice urgently calls on the newly elected South African political leadership to adopt policies and practices to promote gender justice. South Africa has one of the highest rates of sexual coercion and violence in the world and an AIDS epidemic that is inextricably linked to gender inequality and violence against women. In a […]
Sonke Gender Justice Newsletter – Issue 2
Find out what Sonke has been up to over the last quarter in the latest issue of our e-newsletter. >> issue 2, April 2009
Sonke participates in a number of landmark global conferences
In order for Sonke’s work to have an increasing and ongoing effect, there needs to be a supportive national and global environment in which the importance of involving men and boys in gender equality work is recognised. To this end, Sonke takes an active role in international conferences and meetings, raising issues related to gender […]
Community protests alleged child molester released on bail
“No Bail”, “We Demand Justice”, “There are no excuses for child abuse” On Thursday, 19 February 2009, Sonke joined the Nyanga community in protesting against the court’s decision to release on bail a Nyanga drama teacher accused of sexually abusing and raping young members of a local drama club. The accused was released on R2000 bail […]
Sonke condemns politicians’ sexist statements
Recent statements by politicians Julius Malema and Tokyo Sexwale undermine gender transformation in South Africa. Sonke has lodged complaints against these two high-profile individuals in the Equality Court. Julius Malema In early January, ANC Youth League president, Julius Malema, suggested that the woman who accused ANC president Jacob Zuma of rape had a “nice time” […]
PhotoVoice: the community through its children’s eyes
Disposable cameras, lots of energy, and important new insights: Sonke’s PhotoVoice project opens communication channels in Nkandla and Mhlontlo.
