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KRISTIN DE DECKER Gender-based violence (GBV) has dominated most topics of conversation around campus recently, spurred on by vigils, social media and protest action. Safety was also intertwined in this discussion, as alleged rapes on UP campuses sparked further anxiety and fear, contributing to the eventual cancellation of classes. Although classes have resumed, concerns about safety, specifically on campus, still permeate student conversations.   Who was first? Violence perpetrated against women in its various forms is not a new concept. The sheer number of recent incidents of gender-based violence have simply increased public awareness. This was reiterated by SRC President David Kabwa when he toldRead More →

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  Kayla Thomas On the evening of 4 September the student movement against gender based violence and sexual assault, #OneRapistOneBullet, marched to Brooklyn Police Station to read their demands to SAPS. The students marched from residences around Hatfield to the police station where a circle vigil was formed to read a list of demands. Demands included increased police presence for student safety, increased police sensitivity regarding sexual assault incidents and a consistent supply of rape kits for cases that are opened. PDBY spoke to Sinethemba Mohlokoane, a student at the protest, who explained that the movement went to Brooklyn SAPS to protest the bail of theRead More →