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A Reflection on the State of Social Work in South Africa

As we celebrate World Social Work Day (18 March 2025), this year’s theme, Strengthening Intergenerational…

A Call for Cultural Change and Accountability in South Africa

Now that the dust has settled on the sexual harassment case filed by High Court…

EXCLUSIVE: Zambia Urged To Expel Pro-gay Envoys

THE issue of same-sex relations returned to haunt Zambia as the world marked the International…

Rape-Accused ANC Councillors Face Party DC

Two ANC councillors facing separate cases of violating children will face internal disciplinary proceedings for…

Concern over stalling GBVF Fund as another woman loses her life

The murder of a 26-year-old woman in Limpopo has once again raised concerns about South Africa’s ever-growing gender-based violence and femicide statistics. This week, the residents of Makhushane Village near Phalaborwa woke up to the news that their neighbour Judith Mathebula, 26, had been stabbed to death. According to local police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, they are pleading with Mathebula’s ex-boyfriend Watch Ndlovu from Gravelotte to avail himself to the nearest police station. “Police received a complaint about a woman…

Concern over stalling GBVF Fund as another woman loses her life

The murder of a 26-year-old woman in Limpopo has once again raised concerns about South Africa’s ever-growing gender-based violence and femicide statistics. This week, the residents of Makhushane Village near Phalaborwa woke up to the news that their neighbour Judith Mathebula, 26, had been stabbed to death. According to local police spokesperson, Colonel Malesela Ledwaba, they are pleading with Mathebula’s ex-boyfriend Watch Ndlovu from Gravelotte to avail himself to the nearest police station. “Police received a complaint about a woman…

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