In South Africa, a common story is that of the child whose parents wanted them to become a rich and well-off lawyer. Fighting against GBV, however, isn’t necessarily the path to wealth and riches, but it does afford individuals the chance to enrich their lives and the lives of others. It is for this reason that we asked Kgalelelo to share parts of her journey to becoming a lawyer, specifically in her choice to engage cases related to gender-based violence.
Read MoreOn June 17, 2020, Wise Collective Director, Onica Nonhlanhla Makwakwa joined a panel discussion hosted by Southern African community USA (501c3) regarding gender-based violence in Africa and the diaspora. Featured guests included Brenda Mwaya, Anne Richard (AWEG), and Loide Jorge Esq., with the session moderated by Thoko Kachipande
Read MoreIn this episode of Wise Talk, the Onica and Brenda discuss the amendment of the 20-year statute of limitations around when victims can pursue criminal charges against their assailants.
Read MoreNavigating the legal system is not only difficult, but it is costly. Hence we’ve introduced the Fund The Fight campaign in association with Global Giving to bankroll the pursuit of justice against perpetrators of gender-based violence. Our goal is to raise £ 5,000 (approx. R 110, 000).
Read MoreIn this episode of Wise Talk, Brenda Madumise-Pajibo and Onica Makwakwa discuss the case of Naledi Phangindawo. More specifically, they discuss the implications of Obed Leshoro, the man that killed her, only being sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Read MoreNaledi Phangindawo was gruesomely murdered by Obed Leshoro, who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his crime. This contravenes the promise from President Cyril Ramaphosa that perpetrators of GBV would be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
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