Opinion
The Silent Siege: Violence Against Women in South Africa Is a National Emergency
By Juanita du Preez, Action Society Spokesperson When 11 women are murdered every day, is
6th August 2025
No Comments
By Juanita du Preez, Action Society Spokesperson When 11 women are murdered every day, is
As South Africa enters Women’s Month, Action Society renews its call for justice for women
The man accused of attempting to murder Sivenathi “Sive” Toto will finally face trial on
Justice in South Africa continues to be undermined by delays, dysfunction, and disregard for victims.
The drawn-out legal process in a Cape Town domestic violence case once again underscores how
Action Society has been formally mandated by the family of 16-year-old Chanelle Plaatjies to oversee
As South Africa approaches the one-year anniversary of the Khayelitsha barbershop killings on 8 June,
Action Society supported various victims of crime as well as the families of victims who
Action Society expressed anger after the Sexual Offences Court in Khayelitsha were burgled over the
Family and friends of the slain ”everyone’s granny”, Ellen Malan, are still left in the
At Action Society, we often see delays in the justice system.
What do you think? Have you experienced this too?