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Gender violence

Reflections on the intersection of gendered violence and corruption in an election year

South Africa

Reflections on the intersection of gendered violence and corruption in an election year

By Siphokuhle Mkancu

Endless storm around convicted rapist leaves embattled Kannaland without a mayor or a deputy – again

Politics

Endless storm around convicted rapist leaves embattled Kannaland without a mayor or a deputy – again

By Rebecca Pitt

Rethinking ukuthwala, the South African ‘bride abduction’ custom

Magazine

Rethinking ukuthwala, the South African ‘bride abduction’ custom

By Nyasha Karimakwenda

South Africa’s 24-hour trends report

South Africa

South Africa’s 24-hour trends report

By Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change

Masondo’s ex-lover demands R1m for ‘wrongful arrest’

South Africa

Masondo’s ex-lover demands R1m for ‘wrongful arrest’

By Tabelo Timse for amaBhungane

Ad Nauseam: As politicians run out of places to hide, expect more juvenile behaviour in Parliament

South Africa

Ad Nauseam: As politicians run out of places to hide, expect more juvenile behaviour in Parliament

By Stephen Grootes

Study shows targeted interventions can reduce gender violence

South Africa

Study shows targeted interventions can reduce gender violence

By Elsabé Brits

Violence against non-nationals and women affects all of us, whoever we are

South Africa

Violence against non-nationals and women affects all of us, whoever we are

By Sharon Ekambaram and Abigail Dawson

‘Khwezi’ – Why A Name Matters

Maverick Life

‘Khwezi’ – Why A Name Matters

By Barry Morisse

#TotalShutdown protests make women’s anger clear – but is anyone listening?

South Africa

#TotalShutdown protests make women’s anger clear – but is anyone listening?

By Rebecca Davis

Striking the rock – Women's Month starts with a roar of anger

South Africa

Striking the rock – Women's Month starts with a roar of anger

By Bheki C. Simelane

Analysis: Tackling violence against women needs support, not just outrage

South Africa

Analysis: Tackling violence against women needs support, not just outrage

By Greg Nicolson