Gender justice: “We need to believe in the miracle of change”
16 May 2016 / 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
13 May 2016 / David McKenzie of CNN.com reports on the fate of the miners’ historic class action suit.
Mine bosses must cough up
4 April 2016 / CEOs know that they owe sick victims money, but are buying time while mine workers die, write Meeran and Mbuyisa.
Abused man killed with boiling oil
17 March 2016 / 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
10 March 2016 / 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
9 March 2016 / Information secured by GroundUp indicates that the new plan is unlikely to include provisions to decriminalise the trade.
Zuma undermining SA women – rights group
8 March 2016 / Genevieve Quintal of News24 reports on President Jacob Zuma’s misinformed comments about harassment of women.
Stand up for what’s right
1 March 2016 / Editorial appearing in The Star praises efforts by Sonke and other NGOs in holding perpetrators like Patrick Wisani accountable.
Protect our children
9 February 2016 / Opinion piece published in the Cape Times lauding the SAHRC’s recommendation to outlaw corporal punishment in all contexts.
SA urged to be ‘more vocal on rape as a weapon of war in Burundi’
9 February 2016 / 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
8 February 2016 / 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
8 February 2016 / 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
3 February 2016 / 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
3 February 2016 / Eight current and former detainees launch complaints against the Department of Correctional Services.
Akukhuthazwe nabafana ukufhi baziphathe kahle
2 February 2016 / Imifundaze Izintombi ‘ukudala ukungalingani ngokobulili.
