Big Concerts to ‘beef up security’ amid backlash

Big Concerts to ‘beef up security’ amid backlash

Big Concerts has vowed to beef up security at the upcoming Chris Brown concerts despite blue-ticking a petition by the anti-gender-based violence (GBV) organisation Women For Change and the GOOD Party, led by Patricia de Lille. The NGO served the concert promoters, as well as the Departments of Home Affairs and Sport, Arts and Culture, … Read more

Women For Change threatens to sue Chris Brown superfan

Women For Change threatens to sue Chris Brown superfan

Anti-gender-based violence (GBV) activists Women For Change have threatened to sue a South African Chris Brown superfan, who accused them of scamming the public. The organisation has faced a barrage of online harassment from the public after it started a petition to cancel the US singer’s upcoming South African concerts. The petition – which has … Read more

GBV org demands concert boycott

GBV org demands concert boycott

Anti-gender-based violence (GBV) activists Women For Change have called on authorities – particularly the Department of Home Affairs – to revoke their decision to permit US singer Chris Brown to perform in South Africa. The hitmaker, who has been previously convicted of domestic violence – is set to perform in Mzansi for one night only … Read more

GBV org backs Anele Tembe book

GBV org backs Anele Tembe book

Gender-based violence (GBV) organsation Women For Change has given their backing to author Melinda Ferguson’s book When Love Kills about the tragic love story of Anele Tembe and AKA, real name Kiernan Forbes. The book, which has officially hit bookstores around South Africa – documents the couple’s rollercoaster romance and both their untimely deaths. Melinda … Read more