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Task team set up to investigate recent murders of women
Three men have been arrested in connection with the murders of women in Soweto.
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Karabo Mokoena's family calls on SA to stand up against women abuse
The 22-year-old woman’s burnt body was later found in a shallow grave in Lyndhurst.
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Santaco to visit Bara taxi rank to tackle gender violence
Santaco’s Bafana Magagula says it will conduct this campaign to teach drivers not only about abuse against women but also the types of abuse.
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WC police detectives secure 97 convictions for crimes against women, children
The crimes include rape, sexual assault, child neglect, kidnapping and attempted murder.
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Shabangu: Economic dependency on men major cause of abuse
Minister Suzanne Shabangu says skills development among women would go a long way for gender equality.
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'The fight for women's rights is not over'
While women's month might be over, activists say the fight for equality should never stop.
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Women's shelter struggling to accomodate abuse victims
The NGO says that women are still among the most vulnerable in society.
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'Widow rituals fuel the spread of disease in Africa'
Experts say widow inheritance is one of the factors fuelling the transmission of HIV across the continent.
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Zuma slams ‘transactional sex’, expresses shock at how women are exploited
President Jacob Zuma says women need to be reminded that they are not objects that can be bought.
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Angelina Jolie to teach at London School of Economics on women in conflict
The course is the first of its kind globally & will be run by the LSE Centre for Women, Peace & Security
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New Delhi girl (15) raped, set alight
A 20-year-old man has been arrested for the crime in the New Delhi suburb of Noida.
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The Parlotones donates a portion of its profits to Anene Booysen Foundation
The group donated proceeds from ticket sales at a fundraising event yesterday.
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Organisations heed the call to raise awareness about abuse
Police say door-to-door visits play a vital role in educating people about abuse against women and children.
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OPINION: Why SA can be accused of hating its young women
Susan Goldstein says gender-based violence infringes on women’s rights to freedom.
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How digital is spreading the women's rights message
We take a look at some of the digital campaigns around womens rights that have gone viral.
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'Marie Claire' apologises for featuring Euphonik in abuse campaign
The magazine featured a number of male celebrities wearing high heels to raise awareness against abuse.
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‘The dress’ back for SA anti-abuse campaign
The Salvation Army used black and blue or white and gold dress to bring attention to domestic abuse.
