ArticlesMediaAfrican Union, Gender, InequalitiesWhere Are the Women? The AU Mirrors Africa's Burden of PatriarchyThe African Union (AU) stands divided as Israel has been granted observer status in the continental body with angry outbursts and finger-pointing over their treatment of Palestinians. While that debate rages, African leaders seem to agree about another hot-button issue: the role of women in the organisation. Only two women are serving on the Board of the AU, out of… Read More Nonsikelelo NcubeSeptember 13, 2021
ArticlesMediaGender-based ViolenceGBV in Light of COVID-19: Can We Rid SA of Both?One confirmed case of Covid-19 is one too many; one confirmed case of gender-based violence is one too many. Can we simultaneously rid the country of both pandemics? President Cyril Ramaphosa has dealt with the Covid-19 pandemic laudably, showing decisive action and leadership. Now he needs to show the same leadership in dealing with GBV. The extended lockdown has left… Read More Nonsikelelo NcubeMay 13, 2020
ArticlesMediaGender-based ViolenceOmotoso's Lawyer Exposes Horror of Testifying About RapeDefence lawyer Peter Daubermann’s targeted attack on witness and rape survivor Cheryl Zondi has exposed detrimental flaws in SA’s judicial system. In a country where an unprecedented number of sexual and gender-based crimes are left unreported, South Africans watched in horror and dismay as Peter Daubermann, the defence lawyer for Timothy Omotoso, eviscerated Cheryl Zondi on the witness stand. Daubermann’s… Read More Nonsikelelo NcubeOctober 25, 2018
