A space that provides short-term accommodation to the LGBTQI+ minority groups during crisis periods.  The objectives of The Pride Shelter are to promote dignity, respect, and a sense of personal empowerment among members of the LGBTQI+ community. Nicole Alexander is the Director/Convenor of the Pride Shelter Trust and The Inner Circle, also known as the Al-Fitrah Foundation. Nicole graduated with a Bachelor in Business Administration and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Consulting from...

TRIGGER WARNING.  THE CONTENT MAY BE TRIGGERING.  Rosie was invited to give the keynote address at an event hosted by Women in Music. She speaks on the realities of GBV in the entertainment industry.  Rosie shares personal experiences of trauma, healing, and a possible way forward.  It should be noted that NFVF and IPO confirmed that they did not give permission to have their names added to a legal letter sent to Ms. Motene.  www.letsatsihealingspace.biz

Unlearning the toxic and patriarchal ideologies of discriminating against humans is being discussed in this episode.     The I in LGBTQI is often misunderstood, so in this podcast, Rosie Motene chats with Peace Maquba, Founding Director of Intersexions, a young, queer, civil society organisation based in Johannesburg.     Their work focuses on the visibility of intersex people through digital advocacy. They are also the CEO of Unmadebrand and a photographer.  Pronouns: they/them and Peace. 

In this episode, Rosie unpacks the legalities around GBV and converses with Megan Jane Wentzel from Fember Attorneys Incorporated.  The conversation gives insight into opening a protection order, the timelines for opening a case of GBV and the role of the National Prosecutor Authority (NPA). Megan Jane Wentzel is a multifaceted Associate Attorney at Fember Attorneys who obtained her LLB from the University of the Witwatersrand.  Their contact details are https://www.fember.co.za

In this episode, Rosie Motene looks at what rape culture is and where the term originated. The podcast unpacks examples of rape culture and how it exists, and why we must end this social norm. 

Gender-based violence is a pandemic in South Africa. According to the Africa Health Organisation, 51% of women in South Africa say they have experienced gender-based violence, with 76% of men saying they've perpetrated gender-based violence at one stage in their lives.   In this episode, Rosie Motene, a Witsie, talks about her experience of physical violence, which took place behind the Wits theatre on campus. 

Lamelle Shaw is a writer, poet, musician and voice over- artist of Liberian descent based in South Africa. Her work has been featured in Tears of Fire by the US National Library of Poetry, Breath Into Another Voice, an anthology of jazz poetry, and several publications including Oprah Magazine and Forbes Africa. She was a featured poet at Arts Alive International Festival and the Afrolit Sans Frontieres Literary Festival. Lamelle speaks English and French. For bookings or collaborations...

GBV- where are we as a country? The patriarchy is very strategic in derailing our agency by creating so-called feminist platforms that do not speak to feminist principles. Feminists give their blood, sweat and tears in establishing policies and platforms. The strategy is that when these spaces become too powerful, create havoc amongst the feminists to derail the work.  They will push womxn to be responsible for breaking down structures those other feminists have worked so hard at...

The gatekeepers of the patriarchy are dangerous and are derailing so much work. We all need to put in the work and be transparent.  We call on media to report effectively and stop using social media feeds without consent; please do the necessary research and stop quoting out of context.  We request that the revered cast and crew show true solidarity with those that speak out. Your silence is protecting perpetrators. Broadcasters, public entities, production houses, are your strategies...

Mathe Moshoeshoe, founder of Moshoeshoe Properties. She saw the gap in the township property market and made a business from it.   Moshoeshoe Properties is now a global property brand. 

      June is supposed to be pride month, yet we are still dying. Many of our family are humiliated, tortured and disrespected. Shock marketing may get you clicks and likes for your commercial gain, but is it worth it if you are offending and hurting others. To understand each other, we all need to unlearn patriarchal and misogynistic ideologies. We need to listen with empathy. Abuse happens in every aspect of society, and so we cannot tackle it by giving abusers platforms where they will...

Privilege and Politics push the patriarchyEnhle, I believe you.#TouchOneTouchAll#JusticeForEnhleFor too long it has been the norm to silence and slander womxn or people who speak out against injustices.Privilege and politics control the narrative in the...

Happy women's day,It is great to see that so many corporate companies and places want to create awareness on GBV, this is necessary. We know that GBV has been protected by the patriarchy, so we need to take note of our actions. Before we can learn we...

Abuse is about power.Since the police failed to produce evidence, the NPA closed the case. The case never went to the courts, therefore no magistrate or judge said they were innocent. What we are sure of is that they are guilty of the following:They...

Donald Molosi is from Botswana. He is a classically trained actor and a multi-award-winning thespian and author. He is the first and only Motswana to perform off-broadway. Donald has excelled as a speaker, linguist and theatre practitioner. His work is...

WAKA talent agency has been in existence for ten years.This series includes a selection of conversations with the talent and partners.Donald Molosi is from Botswana. He is a classically trained actor and a multi-award-winning thespian and author. He is...

Rosie Motene is the owner and founder of Waka talent agency. The idea began as a passion project as she began exploring the African continent and soon became the middle-person for entertainment contracts, workshop and skills training. In 2011, Rosie...

Knowledge is power. Use your knowledge to help victims/survivors of gender-based violence.For life coaching, counselling or assistance with GBV related matters, email me [email protected]#SpeakingThroughMyworld#whatdoyouknow?

Stop supporting known perpetrators. 

Ntethelelo Foundation is a Non-Profit Organisation that uses applied drama, theatre techniques and weaving indigenous knowledge as facilitation tools for dialogue to foster change within marginalised communities.We create a safe space with the aim of...

Seoketsi Mooketsi is a Black radical transgender WomXn, activist, speaker, and trainer. She is the founder and director of an organisation named Rural Inclusive Trans Equality – RITE in a Rural town named Schweizer Reneke that unapologetically advocates...

We request proper action from our government. We are in a crisis!!!!

According to https://www.saps.gov.za/services/protection_order.php The official South African Police website, one can make an affidavit and obtain the necessary forms for a protection order. Unfortunately several police stations in South Africa have...

We all need to work and commit to bringing an end to Gender-based violence. Creating a hashtag to push your cause is an effective way but does your hashtag add value or are you merely proving lip service?