Local musician releases a song in the fight against GBV
“In the song, I'm urging other women not to put up with GBV and more importantly, to never stay in an abusive relationship."
Winnie Thandolwethu Manana has joined the effort to stop the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV) by releasing the heartfelt song Self-defence to spread awareness of our nation’s other pandemic.
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The anguish of being a victim of gender-based violence has driven the musician to use her musical talent to spread awareness of the epidemic.
“I was once in an abusive relationship and asked for help, but none was given. At one point, I considered poisoning my boyfriend, but one of my brothers saved me. I moved in with him in his room in Tsenelong.
“I wrote the song after realising that, as a survivor of abuse and a musician, I must play a part in the fight against GBV.
“In the song, I’m urging other women not to put up with GBV and more importantly, to never stay in an abusive relationship.
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“Women and those who are impacted by gender-based violence may be pushed to the periphery of society and may experience feelings of inferiority or helplessness as a result.
“The song is meant to serve as a reminder to men that they, too, have children who they would prefer not to have their partners harass them,” said Manana.
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