WEAPONISING PROTECTION ORDERS
Protection orders are an integral part of the Harassment Act used as a shield for victims of GBV.
But #TheDeviShow has noticed a disturbing trend – protection orders are being weaponised by alleged scamsters and business owners to silence consumer activists and victims.
Here’s how – protection orders are an emergency measure but opportunistic business owners have figured out that the orders offer instant relief and very little by way of examination of the facts, before an interim order is issued. That, and they can drag the process out in court for months (if not years) while masking their alleged scam.
GIRL CODE
We are living through a technical revolution and it’s no secret that tech changes at lightning speed.
Coding and being tech savvy is crucial to our working existence and lives.
But there aren’t too many women in the field – Zandile Mkwanazi is changing that. Her mission is to empower millions of women and girls with tech skills by 2030 through Girl Code.