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Intimate partner violence

South Africa's G20 presidency a pivotal opportunity for women's economic empowerment and care policies

South Africa

South Africa's G20 presidency a pivotal opportunity for women's economic empowerment and care policies

By Jamela Hoveni

Sober judge urges minister to slap warnings on liquor labels, citing clear link between alcohol and GBV

South Africa

Sober judge urges minister to slap warnings on liquor labels, citing clear link between alcohol and GBV

By Estelle Ellis

Groote Schuur’s ‘one-of-a-kind’ programme helps women affected by GBV

South Africa

Groote Schuur’s ‘one-of-a-kind’ programme helps women affected by GBV

By Tamsin Metelerkamp

Lawyers want ‘battered woman syndrome’ taken into account when sentencing those who kill abusive partners

Maverick News

Lawyers want ‘battered woman syndrome’ taken into account when sentencing those who kill abusive partners

By Tania Broughton

Wake up – or victims of abuse in the home or intimate partner violence will forever remain mere numbers

South Africa

Wake up – or victims of abuse in the home or intimate partner violence will forever remain mere numbers

By An Wentzel

Going viral – Dr Chivaugn Gordon on a medical school with a difference

South Africa

Going viral – Dr Chivaugn Gordon on a medical school with a difference

By Biénne Huisman

South Africa’s staggering intimate partner violence stats aren’t shifting – here’s what we can do about it

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South Africa’s staggering intimate partner violence stats aren’t shifting – here’s what we can do about it

By Elsabé Brits

Slow-burn: Acknowledging and surviving intimate partner violence and abusive relationships

Magazine

Slow-burn: Acknowledging and surviving intimate partner violence and abusive relationships

By Téa Bell

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

Op-Ed: Accountability is key in bringing an end to violence against women

South Africa

Op-Ed: Accountability is key in bringing an end to violence against women

By Bafana Khumalo

Op-Ed: Battered, bruised and nowhere to go? Many women are in exactly that position

South Africa

Op-Ed: Battered, bruised and nowhere to go? Many women are in exactly that position

By Thabang Pooe

The platinum belt’s rape crisis: Less healthcare, more consequences

South Africa

The platinum belt’s rape crisis: Less healthcare, more consequences

By Marelise Van Der Merwe