Why gender-based violence in South Africa is now a national emergency

07/12/2025 25 min
Why gender-based violence in South Africa is now a national emergency

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Episode Synopsis

This episode explores the meaning and potential impact of a shutdown by South Africa’s women, including how its online expression amplified the message and linked it to global trends in digital, colour-based activism. We also examine the situation in Mali, where the execution of a female TikTok influencer has raised questions about the dangers women face as their voices and visibility grow online.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-truth--6487495/support.