The Soul City Institute has called for justice following the brutal murder of Soweto woman, Tshegofatso Pule, who was found dead hanging from a tree this week.
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The scourge of gender-based violence across the world during the coronavirus pandemic has forged partnerships to help victims.
Non-profit organisation Soul City Institute For Social Justice implored the Minister of Police, Beki Cele to act swiftly on perpetrators of gender based violence as is being done to transgressors of the lockdown regulations.
For a country with the world's highest rate of femicide, the 21-day lockdown is a dangerous period for many victims of abuse.
The Soul City Institute (SCI) notes with alarm weekend reports of allegations of domestic violence against African National Congress MP, Mr Boy Mamabolo. Mr Mambolo played an integral role in last week’s SONA deliberations in which violence against women was used to score political points. Last week’s discussions in Parliament did the fight for women's Constitutional rights to equality, dignity and freedom no favours.
Feminist Lebo Ramafoko inherited her mother’s fiery temperament. But it was her father who became her compass, her inspiration, the role model who taught her to reach for the stars.
Today marks the end of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence campaign. However, during the campaign cases of women being killed made it to news headlines and social media trends.
The Board and Management of the Soul City Institute for Social Justice are delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Phinah Kodisang as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Institute.