March 02, 2022
South Africa: NGO Calls for Removal of Community Safety Head Albert Fritz After Sexual Assault Claims
Sonke Gender Justice welcomes Premier Alan Winde's decision to remove Albert Fritz from his position. This comes after an independent investigation into allegations of sexual… Read more »
January 22, 2021
South Africa: Sonke Gender Justice Mourns the Loss of Minister in the Presidency, Mr Jackson Mthembu
Today Sonke Gender Justice pays its respects to a dedicated leader, Minister Jackson Mthembu. Sonke Gender Justice and the sector at large is profoundly saddened by the news of the… Read more »
May 12, 2020
South Africa: Sonke Applauds the Release of Low-Risk Incarcerated Persons to Curb the Spread of COVID-19
On Friday 8 May, Ronald Lamola, the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services, announced the release of 19 000 incarcerated persons in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19… Read more »
April 23, 2020
South Africa: Non-Profit Gender Distances Itself from Fake Letter Circulating in Correctional Centers
Sonke Gender Justice has recently become aware of a letter that bears Sonke’s logo that is purportedly circulating within correctional centers, particularly Westville Prison… Read more »