Anti-GBV activists rally in honour of slain 48-year-old Brenda Mqela
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Cape Town - Bystanders who turn a blind eye when acts of gender-based violence are committed in their neighbourhoods should do some introspection, Ilitha Labantu founder Mandisa Monakali said.
Monakali was speaking after Gugulethu civil society groups and the community congregated at the spot where the body of 48-year-old Brenda Mqela on Thursday, a daughter of Ilitha Labantu anti-GBV activist was found after she was killed allegedly by her 66- year-old boyfriend last week.
Family spokesperson Wam Mqela said the couple had an altercation and neighbours alerted the police after they heard screams coming from the house.
Gugulethu youth facing a sea of dilemmas
By Mthuthuzeli Ntseku
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Cape Town - High rates of unemployment which lead to drug and alcohol abuse, lack of income and teenage pregnancy were some of the challenges that were said to be facing young people.
This was the message of a youth dialogue held in Gugulethu Tuesday.
The dialogue, themed Help The Future of Tomorrowâ, was hosted by Ilitha Labantu, a platform where young people can engage in discussions about the challenges they confront in society.
Ilitha Labantu spokesperson Siyabulele Monkali said the programme hoped to create a greater sense of engagement around the social issues that faced young people.