Gender-based violence
Daily Maverick readers have voted Women for Change as the Movement of the Year for its role in the G20 Women’s Shutdown, which highlighted South Africa’s high rates of gender-based violence and femicide. The November 21 protest led to over one million petition signatures and a national disaster declaration by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Founded by Sabrina Walter, the group evolved from a running club into a global voice for survivors.
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The family and friends of 19-year-old Lusanda Mathabela are demanding justice after she was allegedly stabbed to death by her ex-boyfriend and his friend in Mpumalanga. The suspects were arrested and remanded in custody following the incident. Mathabela's funeral took place amid calls for the perpetrators to receive no bail.