{
  "id": 9742596,
  "title": "Raise your voice - then go home and raise better men",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/raise-your-voice-then-go-home-and-raise-better-men",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-25T09:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/thepost/opinion/2026-09-25-raise-your-voice-then-go-home-and-raise-better-men/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nine women have been brutally murdered in Ekurhuleni, South Africa. Their bodies were found discarded in various locations, leading police to investigate if these killings are connected. However, they have not yet confirmed a serial killer. South Africa's violence against women is a concerning issue, as the country has a much higher rate of female killings compared to the global average. Approximately 12.2 women were killed per 100,000 in 2022, resulting in nearly seven women dying each day. In 2023/24 alone, over 42,569 rapes were reported to the police, with more than 116 reported every day. The National Prosecuting Authority reported a 74% conviction rate for sexual offenses in 2024/25, but it is essential to note that this percentage only applies to cases that reached a verdict, not all rapes committed or reported. Thousands of women never see their perpetrators prosecuted, and the situation seems to persist.\n\nSouth Africa is not the first place to witness such violence against women, nor will it be the last unless actions change. The president and community leaders have spoken out against these killings, while law enforcement promises to investigate thoroughly. People march, wear specific colors, light candles, and share photographs of the victims. Yet, outrage quickly subsides until the next woman is raped, another body is discovered, and another family is devastated.\n\nMany people believe that this issue requires more than just words and speeches. They argue that definitive action from government, the justice system, and communities is necessary, as well as more emphasis on families and homes. The author, Lisa Sukdev, suggests that men should lead the way in this fight against violence against women. She urges men to go home, go to their children and every boy or young man they influence, and teach them that strength is not domination, aggression, or control. Men need to teach respect, protect women, nurture them, and honor their dignity. Sukdev also points out that mothers and fathers have legal rights and must enforce them. She challenges everyone to raise better men, emphasizing five critical aspects: being present emotionally and financially, modeling respect, teaching accountability, educating children about consent and emotional discipline, and healing the wounds within their homes. Only through love, discipline, boundaries, and values can society create individuals who build and uplift others, rather than breaking and trampling upon their dignity, rights, and lives. It is time to raise your voice, but more importantly, go home and do the work of becoming the shield that protects, not the perpetrator.",
  "summary": "One-sentence summary SA’s escalating violence against women demands more than speeches and outrage, with fathers, mothers, families and communities urged to take responsibility for raising boys who respect women and understand accountability.",
  "key_points": [
    "Nine women brutally murdered in Ekurhuleni, South Africa",
    "Country has higher rate of female killings compared to global average",
    "Men urged to teach respect and protect women at home"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}