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'Women aren't raping themselves, men should be held accountable' - activists
Several marches, vigils and memorial services took place across the country for victims of gender-based violence. Activists are calling for action from those in power, while emphasising that men should be held accountable for their role in attacks on woman and girls.
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AmINext: Cele booed by gender-based violence protesters in CT
The minister tried to address the crowd but spoke for only around two minutes.
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#AmINext: Schoolchildren pay emotional tribute to Janika Mello
The 14-year-old girl’s body was found in her grandmother’s backyard in Heinz Park in Philippi on Sunday morning.
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Protesters take gender violence demonstration to WEF Africa on way to Parliament
The group is calling on government to intervene to stop violence against women and refused to leave the area after being asked to by police.
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Capetonians take to streets to protest against gender-based violence
UCT will host a memorial service for student Uyinene Mrwetyana at noon and UWC student Jesse Hess will be remembered at 1:30pm.
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CT primary school pupils hold memorial for murdered Janika Mello
The 14-year-old child’s body was discovered in her grandmother’s backyard in Heinz Park in Philippi on Sunday.
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Ramaphosa: Perpetrators of women abuse must serve long sentences
On Tuesday, Ramaphosa spoke out against gender-based violence in the wake of the murders of UCT student Uyinene Mrwetyana and boxing champion Leighandre Jegels, among other women.
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CT community angry after charges dropped against man accused of raping baby
The National Prosecuting Authority said after carefully analysing evidence in the docket, the State had taken a decision to provisionally withdraw the charges.
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Women abuse: Death penalty can be discussed by Cabinet, says Justice Minister
Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola was asked on Tuesday whether government was open to a referendum on whether the death penalty should be reinstated for violent crimes against women.
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Over 30 women were killed by their partners in August: Nkoane-Mashabane
Minister of Women Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said the high rate of violence against women remained a grave concern for the government.
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It’s a national emergency, return death penalty – MPs debate women abuse
Some Members of Parliament are urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to declare a national emergency, while others are calling for harsher sentences for perpetrators and a return of the death penalty.
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Archbishop Makgoba extends condolences to families of murdered women
The 19-year-old UCT student disappeared just over a week ago and it’s since emerged that she’d been raped and murdered.
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'A very dark period for SA’: Ramaphosa breaks silence on attacks on women
There’s been an uproar over the president’s silence in the wake of disturbing developments relating to the unabated rapes and murders of women and children.
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‘It can happen to anyone’: Students share fears after Uyinene Mrwetyana’s murder
On Monday night, students gathered to hold an overnight vigil for Mrwetyana.
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Palestinians demand women's protection after suspicious death
Social media posts have alleged that Israa Ghrayeb, 21, died following beatings by her family members in a supposed 'honour killing'.
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More must be done to fight violence against women, says minister
Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane said she was alarmed by the murder of well-known female boxer Leighandre Jegels.
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Lynette Volschenk murder accused due back in court
Kyle Ruiters was arrested shortly after Lynette Volschenk’s body was found in her flat in Loevenstein last month.
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No arrests after CT girl’s body found in grandmother’s backyard
The Heinz Park community is reeling following the killing of a 14-year-old girl in the area.
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SA boxing champ’s cop boyfriend due in court for her murder
She was allegedly shot and killed by her boyfriend, a South African Police Service member.
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Attacker sentenced 7 years after CT woman raped
Police have welcomed the 20-year sentence handed to Luwando Wagraya in the Blue Downs Regional Court this week.
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Disappointment after historic sexual abuse case delayed in CT
Two sisters are preparing to face their alleged abusers in court this year more than four decades after the alleged abuse took place.
