Michael van Niekerk wants South Africans to ‘Keep The Energy’
An activist fighting against gender-based violence, a UCT graduate, a fashion icon, an influential figure. Michael van Niekerk (he/him/they/them)...
Tag: GBV
Stellenbosch students launch booklet to combat GBV
A booklet aimed at informing the Stellenbosch community of solutions to survive gender-based violence (GBV) was recently released by...
Photography used as a new lens to address gender-based violence
An international photography-based project aimed at starting discussions around gender-based violence, was recently shown in Stellenbosch to test its...
GBV incident on Rooiplein under investigation
Content warning: This article contains descriptions of gender-based violence and homophobia. A criminal case of assault has been opened...
SU research shows women’s shelters in desperate need of government funding
Women’s shelters for survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) are crucial to their recovery. However, the shelters’ operation is almost...
SU Majuba resident expelled, bound for court again
“Rape culture is real. For women, it defines how we actually live our lives because there’s always a fear...
SU students mobilise against racism and GBV
Following recent incidents of racism and alleged sexual assault at Stellenbosch University (SU), student leaders at the university led...
More than a statistic: Interactive artwork raises GBV awareness
Over 100 people recently participated in an interactive artwork that was exhibited on the Stellenbosch University (SU) Rooiplein. The...
Stellenbosch University student pleads guilty to assault
A student staying in Lobelia Senior Residence at Stellenbosch University (SU) recently pleaded guilty to assaulting another resident. This...
Stellenbosch University investigates alleged assault at residence
A Stellenbosch University (SU) student was allegedly assaulted at her residence by another student. The incident allegedly occurred at...