the monitor

Dr Joseph's books break silence, call for action against GBV

Dr Dineo Joseph
Dr Dineo Joseph

A series of books penned by local author, Dr. Dineo Joseph, is proving to be a powerful tool in the fight against gender-based violence (GBV).

According to the writer, as she sat down to write, she was driven by the silence surrounding this critical issue – silence in homes, churches, and institutions. "I wrote this book to confront that silence directly and to name the problem without softening it," she explains.

Her research, which includes academic studies, policy documents, and survivor narratives, reveals disturbing findings.

Editor's Comment
Our digital safety is in our hands

That sounds like good news. But the report also warns that this may simply be because our digital economy is still young, not because we are safe. As more people shop, bank and pay online, criminals will follow.We Batswana do not need a report to tell us that danger is real. Many of us have heard of or fallen victim to KYC scams. A caller impersonates your bank or mobile money provider. They say they need to “verify” your account. They ask...

Have a Story? Send Us a tip
arrow up