Activity 1
1.1.1Gender-based violence is referred to as a human rights violation. It is violence
directed especially at someone of their biological sex or gender identity.
1.1.2 The tragic death of Nolundi Dondolo happened on Tuesday the 5th of May 2020 in
Katlehong, Eastrand.
Nolundi was murdered outside her residential area after attempting to leave the
father of her 9-year-old daughter with which she was dating for 10 years. She was
making her way to her room in the backyard after what appeared to be a successful
discussion between her partner, Ndlovu, only to be violently attacked. The mother of
Nolundi who was waiting outside to support her daughter tried to save her
daughter’s life but was horrified as she witnessed Ndlovu shoot Nolundi in the head
twice and shot himself.
Friends and family of the late Nolundi paid their last respects before her body was
sent off to the mortuary.
1.1.3 Gender-based violence is one of the greatest concerning issues faced in South Africa.
As a county, we need to challenge social points of view as well as norms, instead of the
news reporting a woman was raped today it should be a man who raped a woman. We
need to start holding the men within our society more accountable for their despicable
actions instead of shaming woman. Laws regarding the punishment of these men should be
tightened to ensure the woman and girls feel protected and safe to report incidents as
many cases go unreported due to victims feeling ashamed and fear that they will not be
perceived as honest.
1.2 The following Bills were passed in parliament in July 2021 and signed in February 2022.
The aim of the new Bills is to strengthen the response of the country to gender-based
violence.
The Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Bill.
This will allow for an amendment that imposes stricter conditions for granting bail to those
who are charged for allegedly committing a criminal offense linked to GBV. These
amendments will also expand the types of offenses for which sentences must be imposed.
For example, to allow for a bare minimum sentence of life incarceration for the killing of a
child.
The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters)
Previously, this Act only listed certain criminals who have committed a sexual offense. Now
it has been expanded on the scope of the National Register for Sex Offenders which
includes the particulars of all sex offenders and not just sex offenders against children and
persons who are mentally disabled. This also increases the periods for which a sex
offender’s matters must remain on the NRSO before they can be removed and provides for
, additional procedures to reduce secondary victimization of the person during judicial
proceedings.
These laws help protect victims of GBV by ensuring that perpetrators cannot easily access
bail or slip away from justice and inflict more criminal acts causing harm and fear. It reduces
one of the most common complaints that survivors have against the justice system saying
that the system left them feeling hesitant about reporting their abusers or not wanting to
do it at all. By adding these procedures, the government hopes to better protect victims.
Discussions can help to raise awareness of GBV when individuals are mindful of the issues
of GBV they have knowledge or understanding of. From this understanding, they can also
produce an opinion and eventually produce an initiative and help provide a resolution to
the problem. Campaigns such as Stop Gender Violence Campaign is a civil society
organizations working with the government to end GBV. They require the involvement of
communities to target poor service delivery for survivors which put pressure on the
government to act. Projects help aid victims by providing a portfolio of services including
psychosocial counseling, post-exposure prophylaxis HIV testing, and counseling and
assistance with case reporting and court preparation. Events that take place accompanied
by Ministers ensure centers provide skills to victims such as professional skills and
reintegration into society. They assist victims in becoming self-sufficient and caring for their
children including talents like sewing and print media.
Government Institutions
1.1.1Gender-based violence is referred to as a human rights violation. It is violence
directed especially at someone of their biological sex or gender identity.
1.1.2 The tragic death of Nolundi Dondolo happened on Tuesday the 5th of May 2020 in
Katlehong, Eastrand.
Nolundi was murdered outside her residential area after attempting to leave the
father of her 9-year-old daughter with which she was dating for 10 years. She was
making her way to her room in the backyard after what appeared to be a successful
discussion between her partner, Ndlovu, only to be violently attacked. The mother of
Nolundi who was waiting outside to support her daughter tried to save her
daughter’s life but was horrified as she witnessed Ndlovu shoot Nolundi in the head
twice and shot himself.
Friends and family of the late Nolundi paid their last respects before her body was
sent off to the mortuary.
1.1.3 Gender-based violence is one of the greatest concerning issues faced in South Africa.
As a county, we need to challenge social points of view as well as norms, instead of the
news reporting a woman was raped today it should be a man who raped a woman. We
need to start holding the men within our society more accountable for their despicable
actions instead of shaming woman. Laws regarding the punishment of these men should be
tightened to ensure the woman and girls feel protected and safe to report incidents as
many cases go unreported due to victims feeling ashamed and fear that they will not be
perceived as honest.
1.2 The following Bills were passed in parliament in July 2021 and signed in February 2022.
The aim of the new Bills is to strengthen the response of the country to gender-based
violence.
The Criminal and Related Matters Amendment Bill.
This will allow for an amendment that imposes stricter conditions for granting bail to those
who are charged for allegedly committing a criminal offense linked to GBV. These
amendments will also expand the types of offenses for which sentences must be imposed.
For example, to allow for a bare minimum sentence of life incarceration for the killing of a
child.
The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters)
Previously, this Act only listed certain criminals who have committed a sexual offense. Now
it has been expanded on the scope of the National Register for Sex Offenders which
includes the particulars of all sex offenders and not just sex offenders against children and
persons who are mentally disabled. This also increases the periods for which a sex
offender’s matters must remain on the NRSO before they can be removed and provides for
, additional procedures to reduce secondary victimization of the person during judicial
proceedings.
These laws help protect victims of GBV by ensuring that perpetrators cannot easily access
bail or slip away from justice and inflict more criminal acts causing harm and fear. It reduces
one of the most common complaints that survivors have against the justice system saying
that the system left them feeling hesitant about reporting their abusers or not wanting to
do it at all. By adding these procedures, the government hopes to better protect victims.
Discussions can help to raise awareness of GBV when individuals are mindful of the issues
of GBV they have knowledge or understanding of. From this understanding, they can also
produce an opinion and eventually produce an initiative and help provide a resolution to
the problem. Campaigns such as Stop Gender Violence Campaign is a civil society
organizations working with the government to end GBV. They require the involvement of
communities to target poor service delivery for survivors which put pressure on the
government to act. Projects help aid victims by providing a portfolio of services including
psychosocial counseling, post-exposure prophylaxis HIV testing, and counseling and
assistance with case reporting and court preparation. Events that take place accompanied
by Ministers ensure centers provide skills to victims such as professional skills and
reintegration into society. They assist victims in becoming self-sufficient and caring for their
children including talents like sewing and print media.
Government Institutions
