GBV –  His father, my son

GBV – His father, my son

Season 12 Episode 52 ‘Daar is sekere goed wat net die pa kan doen’ (There are some things that only the dad can do). Women living in Willowmore in the Eastern Cape talk about the powerful impact that fathers can have on their sons’ behaviour towards women....
Facing GBV – Part 6 – Overcoming

Facing GBV – Part 6 – Overcoming

Season 12, Episode 51 “Because I’m a pastor’s wife, I thought this thing (abuse) would not get to me.” – Desiree, Willowmore. These three women from Willowmore tell us how difficult it is to overcome the long-lasting trauma that is caused by being abused. From...
Facing GBV – Part 5 – Getting Help

Facing GBV – Part 5 – Getting Help

Season 12, Episode 50 Wed, 7 Dec 2022 6:30pm, Thu, 8 Dec 2022 11:00am > Fri, 9 Dec 2022 7:30am Between toxic relationships, abusive work environments, and alcohol-fueled weekends, is gender-based violence the new norm in South Africa? These women from the Rural...
Facing GBV – Part 4 – Breaking the Silence

Facing GBV – Part 4 – Breaking the Silence

Season 12, Episode 49 Coming from a rural community in Pearston, this group of women share their personal stories of how they are being abused by their boyfriends, husbands, sons and step-fathers and how drug addiction is a major driver in their homes. They explain...
Facing Gender Based Violence – Part 3 – Men’s Perspective

Facing Gender Based Violence – Part 3 – Men’s Perspective

Season 12, Episode 48 In this special episode of Street Talk, we hear from men from EziNgcanjini Men’s Project about their relationship with their gender identity, the power struggle between men and women, and the entitlement men have over women. We discuss the...
Facing GBV – Part 2 Is Justice Failing Us?

Facing GBV – Part 2 Is Justice Failing Us?

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...