Women for Change

Activists call for stronger action after government classifies GBVF as national disaster

Government's recent announcement labelling Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) as a National Crisis at the G20 Social Summit — followed by its official classification as a National Disaster — has sparked mixed reactions, with experts warning that the move may not have the practical impact many expect. GBV advocacy group, the Tears Foundation, says the messaging has created confusion, as the National Disaster Management Centre’s classification does not equate to […]

November 24, 2025 23

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Wits appeals for calm amid outrage over alleged rape by SRC member

Wits University has appealed for calm and urged students to to allow the legal process to take its course following the alleged rape of a first-year student. The call comes after students gathered at the university's Braamfontein campus demanding justice for the victim, who was allegedly assaulted by a newly elected Student Representative Council (SRC) member over the weekend. The University has confirmed that the incident was formally reported to […]

November 11, 2025 248

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‘Green profile’ campaigns undermine GBV shutdown: Women for Change

GBV advocacy group, Women for Change, has condemned efforts to derail the planned national shutdown with "justice for men" campaigns. The backlash follows a surge of green profile pictures to counter the purple ones in solidarity with survivors. While some men use the campaign to highlight their issues, the group says doing so under posts about the shutdown risks shifting attention away from the movement’s focus. Spokesperson Cameron Kasambala, called […]

November 10, 2025 518