Episode #5
Not One More - Gender Based Violence in South Africa
South Africa’s gender-based violence crisis is no longer abstract—it has names, faces, timelines, and a body count that should terrify every listener. Rehana Levesque turns an emergency recording into a hard-hitting, deeply personal account of the Kempton Park killings and the wider pattern of femicide that keeps repeating across the country. What begins as a response to the latest wave of outrage becomes something much bigger: a reckoning with how quickly public panic, police warnings, and victim-blaming can replace real protection. Rehana breaks down the timeline behind the Kempton Park case, explains why the official response enraged so many people, and shows how easy it is for institutions to shift the burden of safety onto women instead of stopping perpetrators. You’ll hear: The sequence of events that turned the Kempton Park case into a national flashpoint Why the SAPS warning to women and girls sparked fury instead of reassurance The scale of gender-based violence in South Africa, from murder and rape statistics to reporting gaps and contradictory police numbers The real-world barriers survivors face when trying to report abuse Why so many women never get justice, even when their cases make headlines Rehana also walks through a painful line of South African cases that have become symbols of the crisis, including Alison Botha, Lee Matthews, Frances Rasuge, Anene Booysen, Uyinene Mrwetyana, Tshegofatso Pule, Nosicelo Mtebeni, Karabo Mokoena, and others whose stories still shape public grief and outrage. These are not just tragedies from the past—they are evidence of a system that keeps failing the women it is meant to protect. This episode is for anyone who wants to understand why South Africans are exhausted, angry, and demanding action instead of platitudes. It is a necessary listen if you care about justice, public safety, and what happens when a country keeps saying “be vigilant” while women keep dying. KEYWORDS South Africa, gender-based violence, femicide, systemic issues, activism, police failure, public safety, social justice KEY TOPICS Systemic gender-based violence in South Africa Recent femicide cases and their societal impact Police and government response failures Barriers to reporting and justice for survivors The role of activism and community efforts Data and statistics on violence against women Personal stories highlighting systemic issues The need for sustained action and accountability CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction: Addressing the Gender Violence Crisis in South Africa 02:03 The Kempston Park Killings: A Growing Tragedy 04:01 Public Panic and Police Response Failures 06:58 The Systemic Nature of Gender-Based Violence 10:01 Data and Statistics: The Scale of the Crisis 13:03 Barriers to Reporting and Justice 16:03 Personal Stories of Victims and Survivors 19:54 Names and Faces: Remembering the Victims 24:58 The Role of Community and Activism 30:06 Calls for Action and Accountability 34:54 The Future: What Needs to Change?
