The Broader Scope

It begins here  In light of the catastrophic events unfolding in our very country South Africa, this piece is written as a weapon , a tool to fight against the ongoing struggle which is gender based violence. We are living in perilous times, constantly fighting the dangers of the day which for many us is the novel corona-virus. Although this great danger (the corona-virus) has befallen us, the women and children of our beloved nation face an even greater danger posed by the very people they once called brother, uncle, husband, nephew, boyfriend, grandfather, classmate and even friend.  If the cycle is to end, it begins with you and us, playing our part together. Start the conversation. An introspection As young boys, our masculinity superficially defined, was believed to the only thing that stood between the females around us and any form of danger they could face. It was said, 'a man should protect his own and he needs to step up to that responsibility'. For many of us, inclu...

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