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EASTER ESCAPADES: Your guide to the perfect Easter getaway in South Africa
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EASTER ESCAPADES: Your guide to the perfect Easter getaway in South Africa

The Capital Zimbali Resort There’s something quietly magical about Easter in South Africa. Maybe it’s the first crisp hints of autumn in the air, the rustle of golden leaves beneath your feet, or the way the long weekend beckons us to pause, pack up the family, and seek out somewhere new. As we approach the long weekend and the city slows down, the Easter break offers more than just a chance to rest - it’s an invitation to explore. And whether your idea of escape is sipping wine under starry skies, chasing waves on sun-warmed beaches, or simply lingering a little longer around a shared lunch table, South Africa has a destination to match every family’s mood. A city break with a twist In Gauteng, Easter is anything but ordinary. Just outside Pretoria and Johannesburg lies Ki...
COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE: InDrive partners with UJ to address safety in mobility ahead of the Easter holidays 
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COMBATING GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE: InDrive partners with UJ to address safety in mobility ahead of the Easter holidays 

By Sitha Maliwa InDrive and UJ's GBV forum  inDrive, a global mobility and urban services platform, has reinforced its dedication to combating gender-based violence (GBV) by actively participating in the GBV Forum hosted by the University of Johannesburg. This move underscores the company's ongoing commitment to addressing the critical issue of GBV, especially within the transportation sector, where women have long been vulnerable to violence and harassment. The urgency of this issue is clear, with recent statistics from South Africa painting a stark picture. In the second quarter of 2024 alone, South Africa recorded 10,516 rapes and 881 murders of women. A study presented to the Minister of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities in October 2024 revealed that a minimu...