After the end of the 16 Days of Activism of No Violence against Women and Children, I found myself reflecting on the significance of these crucial days, especially in the South African context. In a nation where gender-based violence and femicide is so rife, President Cyril Ramaphosa declared it “a pandemic”, 16 days of awareness does not seem quite adequate.
The Western Cape Department of Social Development this week told NPOs that conditional grants from the national government are set to be reduced by R642.2 million next year.