SPECIAL REPORT | No Violence Campaign

In a country like SA, where violence against children has proven to be a crisis, family members and communities might also find themselves overwhelmed and lacking knowledge on how to support child victims. 

While her scars are a reminder of agony, tragic loss and a near-death experience, the story of mechanical engineer and domestic violence survivor Thembi Maphanga is that of a fortress whose resilience and bravery stood the test of time.

Cracking cases involving serial rapists may seem like a daunting assignment, but to Sgt Molwantoa Rapakgadi it is just God’s work.

As gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide increase, more women want to equip themselves with self-defence skills.

State prosecutor Adv Leisha Surendra has attributed her successful convictions in cases involving victims of gender-based violence (GBV) to building a rapport with witnesses and explaining to them the importance of their testimony.

Musa Maleke’s Badumetse Batho Centre in Sebokeng, Gauteng, has become a place of refuge for gender-based violence (GBV) survivors to seek help and learn sewing skills.

In a country like SA, where violence against children has proven to be a crisis, family members and communities might also find themselves overwhelmed and lacking knowledge on how to support child victims. 

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