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African Women Need To Believe In Themselves.

African Women Without Borders is an organisation founded by African women from an array of professions and cultures, looking to engage the world and the continent on the plethora of issues facing women in the modern age. Empirical evidence reveals that although legislation endorses the equality of women there are socio economic conditions which preclude them from realising the objectives of that l

egislation. Employing the Capabilities approach which has been pioneered in feminist study by Martha Nussbaum, AFWB looks at what women are realistically able to achieve in order to give a more tangible reflection of their position in society. This approach focuses on the capability a woman has to pursue and enjoy a lifestyle of her choice as opposed to a focus on the rights bestowed upon her as a citizen of a nation, because although women may enjoy equal rights to freedom of speech, association, equal pay and the right to bodily integrity these rights are not fully realised in our societies. AFWB wants to impact this through public engagement, progressive discussion and creative programmes to educate and uplift youth of all genders.

19/08/2026

WE STAND WITH THE WOMEN AND GIRLS OF ETHIOPIA 🇪🇹

Across Ethiopia, women are raising their voices under — #ትሰማ — “Let her be heard.”

And we are listening.

The movement is calling attention to violence against women and girls, including femicide, sexual violence and intimate-partner violence, and demanding that these are recognised not as isolated tragedies, but as a national crisis requiring urgent government action.

is calling for stronger prevention, protection for survivors, transparent investigations, accountability, dedicated resources and public reporting.

Because acknowledgement without accountability is not enough.

From South Africa to Ethiopia and across this continent, the realities may differ, but the safety of African women and girls cannot be treated as negotiable.

Borders cannot determine the limits of our solidarity.

What can we do?

Sign and share the petition. (Link in bio)

Amplify Ethiopian women, feminist organisations and activists already doing this work. Do not speak over them. Help their voices travel further.

Share #ትሰማ and TISEMA so that what is happening cannot be buried by silence.

And keep demanding systems that protect women while they are alive, support survivors, investigate violence properly and hold perpetrators accountable.

To the women and girls of Ethiopia:

We hear you.
We believe you.
We stand with you.

From African women, to African women.
Without borders.

TISEMA ትሰማ LetHerBeHeard

10/08/2026

“This is not the freedom we marched for.”

Those words, spoken by Sophie de Bruyn, the last living leader of the historic 1956 Women’s March, should sit with us long after Women’s Day has passed.

Seventy years ago, women marched to the Union Buildings demanding freedom and dignity. Their courage formed part of a much larger history of South African women who organised, resisted, led, sacrificed and continued the struggle across generations.

Today, many of their names live on in our streets, our buildings and our public memory. But remembrance is not the same as fulfilment.

We live in a country profoundly changed by their courage, yet the freedom they imagined remains unfinished.

For too many South African women, equality on paper has not become equality in life. Violence still shapes the boundaries of women’s freedom. Economic inequality still determines whose choices are possible. Safety and opportunity are still not equally shared.

To honour the women who came before us cannot only mean remembering their names. It must also mean listening when one of the women who was there tells us that the work is not done.

And perhaps that is where hope lives too.

Their generations fought for futures they might never fully see. Ours has inherited both the freedoms they won and the responsibility to carry them further.

We believe African women are not simply part of our history. We are the past, the present and the future.

May we honour the women whose names we know, and the countless women whose names history did not preserve, by continuing to build the freedom they fought towards.

Happy Women’s Day, South Africa. 🇿🇦

23/07/2026

🕊️ In Memory of Martha Mani Rantsofu

We honour the life and courage of Martha Mani Rantsofu, a 39-year-old senior finance clerk at Emfuleni Local Municipality whose commitment to integrity continues to inspire.

Martha was tragically shot and killed in Vanderbijlpark on 30 March 2026.

Police investigations have since confirmed that she had reported concerns relating to a R16 million municipal vehicle procurement contract, in which most of the contracted vehicles were allegedly never delivered, as well as uncovering a separate R424,000 municipal fraud scheme.

In July 2026, the Gauteng Political Killings Task Team arrested a former municipal fleet manager in connection with the R16 million procurement investigation. A separate accused continues to face fraud charges in relation to the second matter. These criminal proceedings remain before the courts.

Martha’s death is a stark reminder that corruption is never a victimless crime. Behind every act of fraud are communities deprived of essential services and, too often, courageous individuals who risk everything to uphold accountability.

We extend our deepest condolences to Martha’s family, friends, and colleagues.

We call for the full protection of whistleblowers, transparent public institutions, and justice that is both swift and uncompromising.

May Martha Mani Rantsofu be remembered not only for the wrongdoing she helped expose, but for the courage, integrity, and public service she embodied.

Rest in power, Martha. Your courage will not be forgotten.

04/07/2026

A line on a map is easy to draw. A border in the mind can take generations to erase.

The greatest tragedy is not that Africa was divided.

It is that, over time, so many of us began to believe in the divisions.

Periods of economic hardship have a way of narrowing our field of vision. When people are struggling to survive, it becomes easier to see the neighbour beside us than the systems above us. Scarcity has always been fertile ground for fear.

History reminds us that division rarely begins with hatred. It begins with a story. One repeated often enough that suspicion starts to feel like common sense.

The vision of a borderless Africa has never been about denying sovereignty or dismissing the realities of migration. It is about refusing to surrender to the belief that another African is, by default, the obstacle to our own future.

Some of the strongest borders on this continent are no longer found on maps.

They exist in the imagination.

And perhaps that is where the work must begin.

25/05/2026

Africa is not a country, it’s a blueprint ✊🏾

Happy Africa Day ✨

15/04/2026

Justice For Gabby Ndaba ✊🏾💔

Nonkululeko Gabriella “Gabby” Ndaba went missing in Boksburg on 26 May 2023. Six days later, on 1 June 2023, her body was found under a bridge, just days before her 32nd birthday. Nearly three years later, her family is still seeking answers and accountability.

Her family and advocacy groups have raised serious concerns about the handling of the investigation, including delays in tracing her cellphone while it was still active, failures at the scene where her body was discovered, missing case dockets, and an outstanding toxicology report that has left the official cause of death unresolved.

We stand with Gabby Ndaba’s family in their continued call for truth, transparency, and justice.

Please continue to share her story and keep public attention on this case.

02/04/2026

In Memory of Entle Manzi 🕊️

Entle Manzi, a 24 year old woman from Parow Valley, Cape Town, was fatally stabbed in the early hours of Monday morning.

According to police reports, officers responded to an incident in Mark Street, Parow Valley, at approximately 00:25, where they found Manzi with fatal stab wounds. She was declared dead at the scene.

A 24 year old male, identified in court proceedings as Mihlali Tuoane, has been arrested in connection with the murder and has appeared before the Bellville Magistrate’s Court. The matter remains under investigation, and the case was postponed for a bail application.

Reports indicate that the accused was her former boyfriend.

This case once again brings attention to the ongoing crisis of gender based violence and femicide in South Africa, particularly violence perpetrated by current or former intimate partners.

The killing of women by partners and former partners continues to be one of the most urgent social justice and public safety issues in the country. Cases such as this highlight the need for stronger prevention measures, accessible support systems, and accountability through the justice process.

Justice must be pursued.

10/12/2025

In Memory of Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi

Kwakhanya Mhlanganisi, a 16-year-old learner from Intlanganiso High School in Site C, Khayelitsha, was killed on 4 December. He was reportedly attacked by a group of teenagers who allegedly beat him with bricks and stones before setting his body alight.

A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with the murder. Community members have described the incident as a possible hate crime. The case is currently under investigation.

According to reports from residents, the attack followed ongoing bullying and harassment. Young people in the area said Kwakhanya had been frequently targeted because of how he dressed and expressed himself. His death has caused shock and anger in Khayelitsha, with calls for justice and stronger protections for vulnerable young people.

This case highlights the continued risk faced by young people who do not conform to expected gender norms. Violence driven by prejudice, stigma, and peer pressure can escalate rapidly, especially in environments where there is limited supervision, support, or intervention.

The killing of a 16-year-old in a township setting is a reminder of the urgent need for safety measures in schools, better community awareness, and protection for children. Families, educators, and authorities have a responsibility to create environments where young people are safe from abuse, bullying, and targeted violence.

Kwakhanya’s death should not be another statistic. Preventing similar incidents requires stronger community response, education, and accountability.

Justice must be pursued.
Children deserve safety.

02/12/2025

Different borders.
Different laws.
Different freedoms.
Same fight.
💜✊🏾

15/11/2025

On Friday, 21 November 2025, women across South Africa will pause paid and unpaid work as part of the G20 Women’s Shutdown. The action seeks to demonstrate the economic and social impact of women’s absence and to demand that GBVF be declared a national disaster.

African Women Without Borders stands in solidarity with and amplifies this call for urgent structural action.

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