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Meet the woman who’s rallied thousands for SA gender issues and landed on TIME list

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In Episode 14 of The Odds in Our Favour, Saskia Falken chats to the indomitable Sabrina Walter, whose foundation, Women4Change, has led many successful and viral campaigns against gender-based violence (GBV). Most recently, the “purple” campaign saw thousands gather and stay away from work towards the end of 2025, ending with President Cyril Ramaphosa declaring GBV a national disaster. Walter chats to Saskia about the roots of the organisation, the tragic case of Franziska Blöchliger in Tokai 10 years ago, and whether she has had any feedback from government since it declared GVB a national disaster six months ago. This episode was proudly brought to you by Old Mutual Wealth – helping clients grow, protect, and preserve what matters most with investment strategies designed to support your legacy. Comment below. The full edition drops every Friday at 07:00 on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube. The show is produced by An Wentzel and quality-checked by News24's editors.
11 Jun English South Africa News · Society & Culture

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