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Photo from Open Society Institute.Hope for two Zambian men accused of gay sex

On 10 and 11 June, the fourth round in the trial of two Zambian men who are charged with having “carnal knowledge [of each other] against the order of nature” took place.

Jun 12, 2013
Jonathan Dockney
Annie Lennox at her Cape Town launch of "Make it Happen." Photo by Mark Wessels ©.Annie Lennox speaks out against violence

Who is paying the biggest price for South Africa's sexual violence? Scottish singer-songwriter and political activist Annie Lennox wants the world to know as she takes a stand to end violence against women and children through her "Make it Happen" petition launch in Cape Town this week.

May 8, 2013
Miriam Mannak
Terry Bell.Women's day ideals: still a long way to go

It was International Women’s Day (IWD) on Friday. And it seemed an appropriate time for a reminder about the labour movement origins of the day and of its noble aims and egalitarian promise. This because several recent studies reveal that the female half of humanity is once again bearing the brunt of the global economic crisis. After all, when it began in 1910, IWD was rich with the promise of equality.

Mar 13, 2013
Terry Bell
A bite wound from her partner. Photo from Khanyisa., Cynthia's cemented leg after Sizwe broke it.  Photo by Cynthia."I am not a woman abuser. I just have a short temper!"

Cynthia is beaten up frequently by her husband. She is 34 and has been married for eight years. She lives in Khayelitsha with her husband.

Feb 27, 2013
Mary-Jane Matsolo
A usually quiet street of Mau-Mau was abuzz on Saturday when residents participated in a march. Photo by Mary-Anne Gontsana.Nyanga residents march against man who posted nude pictures of woman on Facebook

A group of women marched to a house in Mau-Mau, Nyanga, to confront a man they accuse of posting nude pictures of a woman, his girlfriend, on Facebook.

Feb 13, 2013
Mary-Anne Gontsana
Baldi Lox's drawing of her mother with a black eye.My Mother's Black Eye

There is only one thing in this world that infuriates me and that is the abuse of women. I can't stand it. The thought of it unleashes this rage within that makes me want to scream and destroy every man that has ever laid a hand on a woman.

Nov 28, 2012
Baldi Lox
Nikki Stein. Photo from the SECTION27 website.Turning our backs on girl learners

Last week, it was reported with a sense of accomplishment that 38 teachers have been struck off the roll since 2010 for sexual abuse of their learners. I am a lawyer currently working on six cases of sexual violence in schools in three provinces.

Nov 14, 2012
Nikki Stein
Protest outside the Khayelitsha Magistrate's court. Photo by Mary-Jane Matsolo.Dance teacher who raped students faces the music

Lulamile Gagu was found guilty on twelve counts of rape at the Khayelitsha Magistrate's Court on 10 October. He will be sentenced on 29 October.

Oct 17, 2012
Mary-Jane Matsolo
Protest against xenophobia and homophobia

Gay rights groups and PASSOP commemorated International Day Against Homophobia and International Xenophobia Day at Observatory Hall.

May 17, 2012
Veronica Washaya