Season 12, Episode 47

“Men can just hit us, and nothing will happen.” – Ellen Myberg, Sir Lowry’s Pass.

It’s no secret that the South African justice system fails victims of gender-based violence. We hear new stories every day about perpetrators walking free or failures to follow up on reports. Justice – where is it for gender-based violence victims?

Facing GBV – Part 2 is the second part of a 6 part series highlighting South Africa’s “second pandemic”: gender-based violence. In conjunction with the 16-days of Activism campaign, Street Talk TV strives to highlight the truths behind domestic violence and crimes against women. With special thanks to the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives, the City of Cape Town’s Social Development and Early Childhood Development Department Areas East. Filmed in 2022)