We live in dangerous times. It will take the alchemy of organised people’s power to turn that danger into hope. In producing a chemistry for change, social justice journalism has a vital part to play.
The summit was described as ‘a waste of time’ since there was a lack of accountability from most government departments. They recited old deliverables from previous years and had made no significant progress or noticeable steps in their quest to implement the National Strategic Plan on GBVF..
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government has repeatedly said it is making the eradication of gender-based violence (GBV) a priority. But as the recent presidential summit showed, the gap between promises and implementation is still vast.
Johannesburg - President Cyril Ramaphosa's problems keep on mounting as he prepares to secure a second term as ANC president. While having to defend and wiggle his way out of the Phala Phala robbery debacle and subsequent probes that have come with it, another case has been opened against Ramaphosa. Businessman, Reuben Sekwele, has opened…