Originally published in The North Coast Courier A Ballito pastor first arrested a man he had seen slit the throat of a woman – then prayed for him. The pastor was shopping for a radio controlled car for his son on yesterday afternoon when he heard screams coming from the […]
Tag: violence against women
Investigation into effects of pornography needed — ACDP
There was a need for a credible and thorough investigation into the effects of pornography in South Africa, ACDP MP Cheryllyn Dudley said in parliament this week. She warned that parts of government policy in the Film and Publications Amendment Bill before the Portfolio Committee on Communications promoted sexual exploitation and facilitated […]
In the face of rampant abuse and #menaretrash, where shall we turn? — Tendai Chitsike
A monthly column that reflects on living in the Kingdom of God. Since the high-profile reports of the murder and abuse of women and children, hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear about the most shocking acts of violence and abuse. Recently the Minister of Social Development brought […]
The fight back — Sophie’s story (Chapter 3)
Sophie is a South African working mom who recently became a Christian. But her abusive, gangster ex-boyfriend continues to disrupt and endanger her life. She says her faith is helping her to fight back. But it is hard. This is her story. It’s a reality too many South African women […]
PE women making video to raise awareness of human trafficking danger
Two Port Elizabeth women are marking Youth Month in South Africa (June 2017) by making an awareness video to expose girls and women in the area to the realities of human trafficking. Inspired by recent events of violence against women — including kidnapping, rape, murder and trafficking — Pholile Maneli and […]
The fight back — Sophie’s story (Chapter 2)
Sophie is a South African working mom who recently became a Christian. But her abusive, gangster ex-boyfriend continues to disrupt and endanger her life. She says her faith is helping her to fight back. But it is hard. This is her story. It’s a reality too many South African women […]
The fight back — Sophie’s story (Chapter 1)
Sophie is a South African working mom who recently became a Christian. But her abusive, gangster ex-boyfriend continues to disrupt and endanger her life. She says her faith is helping her to fight back. But it is hard. This is her story. It’s a reality too many South African women […]
Prostitution report great news, but battle continues, says Naidoo
The South African Law Reform Commission’s (SALRC) report recommending that adult prostitution remainS criminalised is great news but the battle to protect women from sexual exploitation now shifts to a different arena, said family policy activist Errol Naidoo He commended the SALRC for taking into account thousands of submissions in […]