#wiseTalk | Young Women Building Feminist Jurisprudence
In celebration of Youth Month, Onica Makwakwa, director of Wise 4 Afrika hosted a live Wise Talk with Kgali Kedijang and Sarah Reddy. Both of whom are the participating young women in Wise’s efforts to build feminist jurisprudence in South Africa.
Wise Talk: The 20-Year Statute of Limitations In Rape Cases
In 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.
Wise Talk: Sentencing To Seek #Justice4Naledi
In 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.
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.””
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.
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.
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.