CapeTowner

Activists, from prominent, interconnected non-profit organisations providing comprehensive support, refuge, and legal services to survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) and abuse - Callas Foundation, Saartjie Baartman, and Mosaic, protested outside the Cape High Court, on Tuesday, March 3.

CAPECOMMUNITYMEDIA

A Bridgetown activist is leading a crucial fight to allow the naming of sexual offenders before they plead, as the Women's Legal Centre champions the cause at the Cape High Court.

Fouzia van der Fort

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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Councillor Elton Jansen, Sub-council 17 chairperson On Wednesday January 22, I attended in Lentegeur, Mitchell’s Plain, a public hearing by the Public Protector South Africa as a…

Letter to the Editor

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Alison Alexander from Goodwood was on a family vacation, but she didn’t hesitate when the call came to be a safety parent for a two-week-old baby girl. This was no ordinary…

OWN Correspondent

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Hundreds queue for food at the Callas Foundation in Bridgetown, last month.

SAPS

South Africa still grapples with alarmingly high levels of rape as it marks Women’s Month this August, yet women who are victims of sexual violence lack support in court to…

Nabeelah Mohedeen

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department of justice and constitutional development

Women’s Legal Centre advocates for naming sexual offenders before court pleas

System change needed in maintenance courts

Alison boldly advocates for children’s rights

Women need more support at court