Wise Talk: Reimagine & Re-language the GBV Crisis
In this episode of Wise Talk, Brenda and Onica discuss the importance of reimagining gender-based violence. More so, they engage the necessity to begin using different language in order to effectively “remove [GBV] from the shadow and bring it to life.””
Digitally Yours, Episode 7, Featuring Brenda Madumise-Pajibo
“COVID-19 has amplified all inequalities including GBV,” said Brenda Madumise-Pajibo on Episode 7 of the Digitally Yours series by the Swedish Embassy in South Africa. In this episode, the guests speak on the prevalence and intricacies of gender-based violence in light of the coronavirus pandemic.
Wise Talk: Workplace Sexual Harassment & The Shadow Pandemic
In a call to viewers, Onica calls on victims of sexual harassment in the workplace to consider sharing their experiences anonymously via HarassMap. In this episode of Wise Talk, Brenda and Onica discuss workplace sexual misconduct as well as how best to respond.
Wise Talk: GBV Steering Committee Presidential Handover
The Interim Steering Committee on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide has handed over to President Cyril Ramaphosa. “At some point, we have to battle with the issue of a lack of capacity,” Onica Makwakwa says about her experience of working on the Interim Steering Committee.
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.
Wise Talk: Centering GBV In COVID Relief Measures
In this episode of Wise Talk, Onica Makwakwa and Brenda Madumise-Pajibo discuss the implication of the money that has been allocated to COVID-19 relief. More specifically, they discuss how this financial assistance will impact women.
Wise Talk: Navigating Lockdown Regulations & Accessing Social Justice
In this episode of Wise Talk, Brenda and Onica Nonhlanhla discuss how individuals have been navigating the lockdown regulations of South Africa’s COVID-19 response. More especially, they discuss how the government has responded to the severity of this crisis.
Wise Talk: GBV In Context Of A Lockdown Extension
In this episode of Wise Talk, Brenda and Onica discuss the rumoured extension of the lockdown measures and the implications of gender-based violence on the existing regulations.
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.
87,000 GBV Related Hotline Calls During SA’s Lockdown
Alarmingly, albeit unsurprisingly, there were 87,000+ calls to GBV hotlines from individuals concerned for their safety in their homes. In this episode of Wise Talk, Onica Makwakwa and Brenda Madumise-Pajibo discuss the impact of lockdown on gender-based violence.