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Voice of the voiceless: Pumeza Matshikiza, who hails from the Eastern Cape and has graced opera stages around the world, has become an ambassador for Women and Men Against Child Abuse. Photo: Decca/Simon Fowler

Opera singer Pumeza Matshikiza on joining the global fight against child abuse

Renowned soprano Pumeza Matshikiza steps off the stage and into advocacy, using her art and influence to fight child abuse

  • Eyaaz
8 min read
Kelly Smith, mother of missing girl Joslin Smith, takes notes during the trial on Tuesday.

Kelly Smith threatened to stab her son in 2016, social worker tells court

Siliziwe Mbambo also said that according to the case file, the mother of Joshlin Smith threatened to assault her own grandmother

  • Des Erasmus
5 min read
At least 66% of recent cases were performed by healthcare professionals, in an attempt to legitimise the practice. (David Harrison)

Report finds female genital mutilation more prevalent than previously thought

At least 66% of recent cases were performed by healthcare professionals, in an attempt to legitimise the practice

  • Eyaaz
4 min read