gender based violence

Men and boys are being urged to challenge sexist behaviour among their peers, share caregiving responsibilities and hold perpetrators accountable under a new government programme to prevent gender-based…

A man convicted of two counts of attempted rape after entering the bedroom of his girlfriend’s daughter while she slept has been sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment on…

Police are searching for a pastor accused of raping a 43-year-old woman after allegedly luring her to the Hennops River for a religious ritual, while her four-month-old baby…

The government department responsible for advancing the rights of women, young people and persons with disabilities is facing questions in Parliament over R52 million in accumulated irregular expenditure,…

A national inquiry into how South Africa’s criminal justice system handles gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) is scheduled to sit in Braamfontein from 29 September to 2 October,…

Police have arrested a suspect in Limpopo in connection with the murder of Ntombifuthi Nxumalo, whose body was found at Mooifontein Cemetery in Tembisa on Saturday. Investigators traced…

Struggle stalwart Sophie de Bruyn has issued a stern challenge to South Africa’s leadership and citizens, calling for a renewed spirit of activism to combat modern social plagues.…

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has announced a reward of up to R50,000 for information leading to the arrest and successful prosecution of suspects involved in a…

Elukwatini, Mpumalanga — A 56-year-old teacher has been arrested and charged with murder and attempted murder following a Valentine’s Day shooting that left a 45-year-old woman dead and…

Maseru, Lesotho — The Boiketlong Multipurpose Centre, a landmark facility designed to support women and children escaping gender-based violence, was officially inaugurated on 6 October 2025 by Her…