In this powerful episode, we sit down with Sam Lehoko, a representative of RISE, as she opens up about the mission behind RISE – Rise Against Domestic Violence SA. Sam doesn’t just talk statistics—she shares the raw, lived reality of survivors and the systemic gaps that too often silence them.
Sam reveals how RISE is more than a name—it’s a movement, a support system, and a lifeline for victims of domestic abuse across South Africa. From on-the-ground interventions to emotional and legal support, RISE offers critical services for women and children caught in cycles of violence, often overlooked by the very systems meant to protect them.
🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How RISE was born from both urgency and hope
- The challenges survivors face when seeking help—and why silence can be deadly
- How community, churches, and everyday bystanders must step up
- The emotional and logistical support RISE provides—from shelter to court accompaniment
- The stark reality of how gender-based violence hides in plain sight, and what needs to change
- This conversation isn’t polished—it’s honest, raw, and necessary. If you’re ready to stop turning a blind eye and start making noise against gender-based violence, this episode will move you, inform you, and push you to act.
🆘 Trigger Warning: This episode discusses real accounts of domestic violence, emotional trauma, and community negligence. Listener discretion is advised.
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