An accountability dialogue organised by Masimanyane Women’s Rights International on August 23 revealed that little has been done by local government departments this year to combat gender-based violence and femicide, despite promises made…
“Is this what justice is? For him this bail of R2,000 is like a pat on the back.” These were the words of Maria Clark after the court granted the man accused of killing her daughter, Angelique Clark-Abrahams, bail. Carl Abrahams, the…
The Union of Jewish Women and the Rotary Club of Gately partnered to make a difference to Masimanyane Women’s Right International by donating 99 rape kits. “These parcels will go to rape survivors who go to Cecilia Makiwane Hospital, with…
BORN and bred in North End, Lesley Ann Foster is the epitome of what every young woman aspires to be. Raised by the first physical training (PT) teacher in East London, Foster said she inherited her work ethic from her mother, Merle…
WITH the escalation of violence against women and children, and with it being Women’s Month in South Africa, the GO! brings you a story of triumph over abuse. Mthatha resident, Thumeka (not real name to protect identity) shares her story…
WITH the current spate of violent crimes against women and children, the Buffalo Flats White Door of Hope Centre has become a very important part of the community. Previously known as the Buffalo Flats Support Group for Alcohol and Drug…
Violence against women and children continues unabated with reports of horrific incidents in the province at the weekend. In the first incident, the body of a three-year-old toddler was found dumped metres from her Second Creek home in…
EAST Londoner Caviner Ruiters is flying the city’s flag high as an international human rights activist. The John Bisseker Secondary School alumnus spoke at the United States Agency for International Development (USAid) international…
‘ We want to express our thanks to the East London community’ SARAH KINGON GATELY ROTARIANS handed over a total of R700000 to a number of charity organisations at the Regent Hotel in East London on Tuesday. The money was collected over…
