Ending gender-based violence: South Africa’s TVET colleges take action

IN A powerful show of solidarity against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), 69 Post-School Education and Training (PSET) institutions across South Africa have concluded their End GBVF 100-Day Challenges, marking a significant step toward creating safer learning environments.

- SIPHESIHLE BUTHELEZI

The national closeout webinar, held online last week celebrated the innovative and practical initiatives developed by Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges to support survivors and prevent abuse on campuses.

"The results within the PSET ecosystem paint a hopeful picture," said Nomggqibelo Mdlalose, Movement Navigator for the End GBVF 100-Day Challenges. Many teams were able to increase the level of reporting, which is indicative of an increased trust towards campus support systems and breaking the silence and stigma on different forms of abuse."