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OPEN LETTER TO SADC TROIKA on State Violence in eSwatini

The violence and brutality of the government of eSwatini cannot just be condemned or be dealt with through issuance of lukewarm statements but requires decisiveness in holding the government accountable to the violence and atrocities visited upon the people of eSwatini. We call on the leaders of SADC to act swiftly against the government of Eswatini by demanding an immediate cease of violence against its citizens and ensuring that every citizen injured receives medical attention and those responsible for acts of violence are brought to justice to account for their actions.

Advocacy, ProtestThe Wise CollectiveJuly 8, 2021eSwatiniComment

Proposed Amendments to GBV-Related Legislation 2020

South Africa’s gender-based violence rates are some of the highest in the world. A large scale change of thinking, legislating, and policing are necessary to curb the perceived nature of GBV. In October 2020, South Africa’s parliament has tabled three new bills to address gender-based violence. Criminal and Related Matters, Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters), and the Domestic Violence Bill are the bills up for amendment. The Wise Collective not only provided their own comments on the bills, but they also presented them to South Africa’s parliament on Friday, October 23, 2020.

AdvocacyThe Wise CollectiveOctober 30, 2020Comment

Advocacy: Inadequate Sentencing In GBV Cases

Naledi 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.

AdvocacyThe Wise CollectiveJune 2, 2020JusticeForNalediComment

Advocacy: COVID-19 Risk-Adjusted Strategy

Lockdown regulations have been slightly adjusted to include services for victims /survivors of gender-based violence consistent with the request we submitted. At the same time, there are other members of society that also need their work phased into the economy so that the workers currently able to operate can be supported.

AdvocacyAdmin Wise4AfrikaApril 29, 2020AdvocacyComment

Advocacy: Request For Adequate Leadership In the Ministry of Police

The news of the 87,000 calls related to GBV during South Africa’s 2020 lockdown period is surprising and unacceptable. For this, we call for improved leadership in the Ministry of Police from President Cyril Ramaphosa.

AdvocacyAdmin Wise4AfrikaApril 10, 2020AdvocacyComment

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