Dear Readers, We are delighted to present the 3rd edition of Sonke’s quarterly newsletter, showcasing our latest milestones and ongoing efforts in advancing gender justice. We reflect with pride on the dedication and commitment of our team and partners in driving Sonke’s mission forward. This edition captures significant highlights of our work including Sonke’s leadership […]
Following a recent landmark judgment by the South African High Court, parents will now be entitled to jointly share four months and ten days of parental leave. Under the current law, mothers are granted four months of leave, while fathers only receive ten days. The matter was brought to court by a Polokwane couple, Werner and Ika van Wyk, Sonke Gender Justice and the Commission […]
Fathers get the same amount of parental leave as mothers
On 15 May 2025, Sonke Gender Justice, in partnership with the Western Cape Men’s Sector and the South African National AIDS Council, hosted a groundbreaking Provincial Men’s Dialogue at the Western Cape Provincial Parliament under the theme “Better Man for Tomorrow.’’ The dialogue brought together provincial leaders, religious and cultural leaders, youth, and civil society […]
Sharing and Learning from the State of South Africa Fathers report Introduction and Background Sonke Gender Justice (Sonke), the MenCare in Africa regional lead, is excited to convene the Religion and Fatherhood in South Africa webinar on the 16th of April 2025. The webinar will be marked with an overview of the Religion and Fatherhood in South […]
Sonke, Equimundo and other partners recently released the State of the Father’s Report 2024 report, offering a crucial data-driven look at the realities of fatherhood in South Africa today. The report challenges traditional view of fatherhood, breaking down traditional gender roles. Sonke’s Mencare Regional Program Specialist, Jean-marie Nkurunziza spoke to Metro Fm to unpack the […]
Sonke Gender Justice partnered with Save the Children on the SIDA programme to strengthen the capacity of various civil society organisations on implementing Gender Transformative Approaches for children’s rights and parenting. The program worked with CSOs based in Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa. This video reflects on the implementation process and impact.
MenCare is a multi-pronged initiative and global campaign, run in partnership by Sonke and Equimundo . The campaign to promote men’s involvement as equitable, responsive and non-violent fathers and caregivers. It provides high quality community and mass media messages, technical assistance and training, policy and program recommendations and evidence to support local NGOs, women’s rights organizations, […]
Equimundo and Sonke Gender Justice, in conjunction with RWAMREC and the World Policy Centre, organised a side event at the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women on the 11th of March 2024. This event highlighted the viability and implications of care focused policies for formally and informally employed working parents in […]
South African fathers can now share four months parental leave with their partners, according to a new verdict by Johannesburg High Court. The matter was brought to court by a Polokwane couple, Werner and Ika van Wyk, Sonke Gender Justice and the Commission for Gender Equality among other organizations. The verdict as delivered by Deputy […]
The Johannesburg High Court handed down a judgement that will now see South African fathers enjoy up to four months of parental leave and associatedUnemployment Insurance Fund benefits in October 2023. The matter was brought to court by a Polokwane couple, Werner and Ika van Wyk, with Sonke Gender Justice and the Commission for Gender Equality among […]
Bafana Khumalo, Sonke’s Co-executive Director speaks to Power Fm Radio about South Africa’s landmark ruling on parental leave.
Namuma Mulindi,Sonke’s Policy Development and Advocacy Specialist speaks to CapeTalk Radio about South Africa’s landmark ruling on parental leave.
MenCare’s groundbreaking SOWF Report looks at key indicators and statistics of fatherhood around the globe.
Meet the men disrupting the manhood narrative – stories from men who have participated in Sonke’s MenCare+ programme.
Sonke’s MenCare campaign advocates for men’s involvement in unpaid care work and promotes gender equitable and non-violent fatherhood.
The Johannesburg High Court has handed down a judgement that will now see South African fathers enjoy up to four months of parental leave and associated Unemployment Insurance Fund benefits. The matter was brought to court by a Polokwane couple, Werner and Ika van Wyk, with Sonke Gender Justice and the Commission for Gender Equality among other organisations appearing […]
Spend time with your child. That’s the answer that I have to the current frequently raised questions about the “alternatives to corporal punishment”. The constitutional court judgment that has cancelled the defence of reasonable chastisement and effectively outlawed any form of corporal punishment in any space has left many parents asking what they should be […]
Men and Boys for Gender Equality (MBGE) calls on government to develop policies for granting parental leave.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the final draft of the Labour Laws Amendment Bill that will initiate new parental leave provisions, and from which fathers and adoptive parents will qualify for ten days of paid leave. The new provisions will be in effect from January 2019. Ten days may not seem a lot for […]
Joint press release by respondents and interested parties in the case of YG v State
Sonke’s submissions focus on corporal punishment and its relation to ending violence of all forms against children.