Research finds that a woman dies at the hands of an intimate partner every 8 hours in South Africa. Living free from violence is our human right. Through the support of the HBF and NSM journalism fellowship, youth reporters in South Africa use the platform of radio to speak out against gender based violence and domestic violence. The fellowship was undertaken in partnership with the Children’s Radio Foundation.
The following radio features were produced through a journalism fellowship associated to the HBF and the National Shelter Movement of South Africa's "Enhancing the State's Responsiveness to GBV: Paying the True Costs" EU-funded project.
The fellowship enabled a group of youth reports to develop content for radio on domestic violence and services available for abused women with a particular focus on intimate partner violence and shelters. Thus far 11 features have been produced and broadcast by 3 radio station partners with radio graduates in the following areas: Alexandra (Johannesburg, Gauteng), Atlantis (Western Cape) and Kwamashu (Durban, KwaZulu-Natal). Have a listen.
Alex FM: Women’s Shelters and the services they offer
Produced by: Gabriel Tsheola, Alex FM youth graduate, Alexandra
This feature is about a women’s shelter in Gauteng and what they can offer women who are in need of support.
Alex FM: Society’s role in reducing abuse against women
Produced by Gabriel Tsheola, Alex FM youth graduate, Alexandra.
This is a radio show that looks at society and what role they can play in decreasing women abuse.
Alex FM: Advocating for Women
Produced by Gabriel Tsheola and co-hosted by Phimmy Matabanee.
The show looks at advocating for women to be free of abuse.
Alex FM: Domestic & intimate partner violence
Produced by Gabriel Tsheola
Alex FM: Advocating for supporting women survivors of abuse
Produced by Mary-Anne, Alex FM youth graduate, Alexandra.
Radio Atlantis: Daily operations of women’s shelters
Produced by Monique Hansen, Radio Atlantis youth graduate, Atlantis, Western Cape
Radio Atlantis: Women’s Shelters: United Sanctuary Against Abuse
Produced by: Albert Lombard, Radio Atlantis youth graduate, Atlantis, Western Cape
This feature is about the personal journey of a young woman from Atlantis who survived domestic abuse (interview is in Afrikaans).
Radio Atlantis: Understanding domestic violence & Gender-Based Violence
Produced by: Monique Hansen, Radio Atlantis youth graduate, Atlantis, Western Cape
The experience of a young man due to domestic violence and gender-based violence is explored by the young producer in this feature. Part of this feature is recorded in Afrikaans.
Radio Atlantis: Intimate partner violence and domestic violence
Produced by: Albert Lombard, Radio Atlantis youth graduate, Atlantis, Western Cape
Radio Atlantis: Advocating against GBV
Produced by: Monique Hansen, Radio Atlantis youth graduate, Atlantis, Western Cape
Vibe FM: Domestic violence & rape
Youth reporter Monde Ndelu speaks about domestic violence and rape in the home. Please listen to different experiences of domestic violence and learn more about your rights. Part of this recording is in isiZulu.
Further updates can be found on this Soundcloud