For many South Africans, e-hailing services such as Uber and Bolt have transformed the way we travel. With a few taps on a smartphone, passengers can access transport quickly, conveniently, and often more safely than walking alone or using unfamiliar transport options. Yet, while e-hailing platforms have become part of everyday life, they are not immune to the broader challenges of violence and gender-based violence that plague South African society. As an organisation supporting survivors of...

A powerful report by Cutting Edge which highlights once again that in South Africa, gender-based violence is no longer just a crisis. It has become a national emergency woven into the daily lives of women and children who live with fear, trauma, and silence.

There are moments that force a nation to stop, to confront itself, and to ask: How did we get here? The brutal rape of a 12-year-old boy in Bonteheuwel is one such moment. This is not just another case. It is a devastating reflection of a society where children—our most vulnerable—are still not safe. It is a reminder that behind every statistic is a child whose life has been irrevocably changed. The Silence Around Male Victims For too long, sexual violence against boys has existed in the...