Introduction Femicide is the most prevalent form of Gender-Based Violence in South Africa and ranks the country as having the highest rates of femicide globally. This Gender-Based Violence has existed for more than two decades, as reported by the Gender Health Search Unit of the South African Medical Research Council.
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Beyond the Degree: Unpacking the Mental Challenges of a Graduate in South Africa.
Introduction Completing a degree in South Africa is often a significant milestone, symbolizing hard work, dedication, and the promise of a brighter future. But at what cost? For a significant number of graduates, the reality of life after graduation can be far from what they envisioned. Despite the availability of
Cry Justice: The Justice System vs. The Mob Justice
The Justice system of South Africa is defined as follows: Justice can be defined as the quality of being just, righteous, equitable or morally correct. The justice system is a phrase that describes the various agencies, establishments, and institutions tasked with administering and enforcing the law. This is organised primarily
Men: Rape and Sexual Assault
Introduction Rape is any type of sexual assault that involves sexual intercourse or any other sexual act done to a person without their consent. There are different types and forms of rape. When an issue is raised, most often, it is women that come into our mind forgetting that men
The importance of consensual sex
What is consent? Consent is permission for something to happen or an agreement to do something. It should be freely given, reversible, informed, enthusiastic and specific. To further elaborate, consent is clear, coherent, willing, and ongoing. The meaning of consent educates us that there should be clear and free communication
TRANSFORMING THE STATUS QUO OF WOMEN IN SPORTS
INTRODUCTION The Banyana Banyana WAFCON win impacts a change in the gender discrimination circumstance in South African sports. Gender discrimination can be defined as denying one access to a right or opportunity based on their gender, but not necessarily on the sexual orientation of a person. In addition, gender discrimination