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The South African men trying to end violence against women: 'Every man needs to play a part'

The South African men trying to end violence against women: 'Every man needs to play a part'

By GhanaSummary NewsroomPan-Africa

Image source, Christian Parkinson/ BBCImage caption, Bra Steve says: "We must restore dignity to the men around here"South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged that his government has not done enough and announced measures he hopes can make women feel safer.

Image source, Christian Parkinson/ BBCImage caption, Kgomotso Mathekga says a lack of male role models is fuelling violence against women in his neighbourhoodByChristian ParkinsonReporting fromJohannesburg"I witness men hitting women all the time," says Kgomotso Mathekga, 30.

Bra Steve is the local organiser of Father A Nation, a non-profit that works with men and boys to promote positive masculinity and help end violence against women.

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