In April, Namhla Mtwa was gunned down as she arrived home from work. The Eastern Cape South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed that the multiple gunshot wounds to her upper body caused her death. Yet, a month later, her family has to resort to pleading on social media to get any action from the police.

Soul City Institute’s CEO Phinah Kodisang wins award at the African Women Summit

This accolade recognises her outstanding career and commitment to improving and advocating for the girls and women’s rights with a focus on social justice in South Africa.

The Feminist Learning and Activist Centre (FLAC) is a programme of Soul City Institute for Social Justice. It is a learning, and co-creation space that promotes a feminist consciousness. It aims to inspire young, African womxn to search and embrace lifelong learning, and activism.

The implications of overturning Roe v. Wade are grave as it could set a dangerous precedence when one of the most powerful countries in the world seeks to curtail the sexual and reproductive rights of women.

Our CEO was invited to speak on teenage pregnancy

On March 13th, 2022, our CEO was invited to speak on "teenage pregnancy" by SAUMA HD radio, which was hosted by DJ V. Neck, Ms. Kay, and Nthabi.

Mamosweu Tsoabi: changing the face of climate justice

Climate change has significant health consequences that include disruption of respiratory and cardiovascular disease, injuries, and premature deaths caused by extreme weather events. These consequences also include changes in the prevalence and geographic distribution of food-and water-borne illnesses and other infectious diseases, as well as threats to mental health.

Today we commemorate Human Rights Day to remind South Africans of the sacrifices that accompanied the struggle for the attainment of democracy in South Africa. However, today, South Africa is facing another struggle and we need to unite and address the violation of girls' and young women’s rights.

While this is yet another a great step towards HIV prevention, we should not forget the real culprit behind girls and young women’s increased risk to HIV infection – patriarchy.