by Staff Reporter | Aug 21, 2024 | myLOWVELDERS
The turnout of 48 bowlers from far and wide greatly exceeded initial expectations. “The magnificent winter weather continued unabated, as we contested two games of Trips, each with different team combinations and opponents, over ten ends, separated by tea and the...
by Tarina Coetzee | Aug 12, 2024 | myLOWVELDERS
This care room is funded by the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Response Fund and is there to support anyone needing to report gender-based violence (GBV) in a victim- and child-friendly environment. Trained first responders at the facility offer trauma containment...
by Tarina Coetzee | Feb 15, 2024 | myNEWS
According to GRIP CEO Tarryn Lokotsch, the organisation dealt with an average of five GBV cases a day, 400 more than in 2022. “Although the increase from 2022 to 2023 is significant, the reason for this may also be positive. It could mean that there is an increase in...
by Tarina Coetzee | Oct 18, 2023 | myWELLNESS
After much debate, she decided that instead of running away, she would stay, try to recover and eventually find the strength to join the fight against gender-based violence (GBV). A year after the experience that would ultimately influence the rest of her...