State of the Nation  2025

A Nation that Works for All

Reasons for signing

See why others have signed the pledge:

November 28th, 2024
Mpho Motsoane
(27 yrs)
from Gauteng says:
I stand against GBV and Femicide committed against both females and males
November 28th, 2024
Raynne Botha
(22 yrs)
from Gauteng says:
Gender-based violence (GBV) is a deep scar on our society, a stark reminder of the inequities and harm that persist. It is not just a women’s issue or a problem for the marginalized—it is a human issue, and as a man, I recognize my role in addressing it. True masculinity does not perpetuate harm, control, or intimidation. It stands firmly against them. True masculinity is rooted in respect, empathy, and strength of character. It champions equality and uses its voice to challenge the norms, attitudes, and systems that allow GBV to thrive. To me, being a man means rejecting toxic...
November 28th, 2024
Obakeng Setlhatswe
(46 yrs)
from Free State says:
I encourage all men to show their commitment to being part of the solution by signing this pledge.
November 28th, 2024
Reuben Sibanda
(35 yrs)
from Gauteng says:
I pledge to be a campion of change by encouraging Men and Boys to respect women.
November 28th, 2024
Nconyiwe Ntuli
(43 yrs)
from KwaZulu-Natal says:
I commit myself to always that I will teach my children and my grandchildren to respect and protect each other to create a community with unity and mutual trust to one another.
November 28th, 2024
Nconyiwe Ntuli
(43 yrs)
from KwaZulu-Natal says:
I commit myself to always that I will teach my children and my grandchildren to respect and protect each other to create a community with unity and mutual trust to one another.
November 28th, 2024
Nconyiwe Ntuli
(43 yrs)
from KwaZulu-Natal says:
I commit myself to always that I will teach my children and my grandchildren to respect and protect each other to create a community with unity and mutual trust to one another.
November 28th, 2024
David Sikhala
(48 yrs)
from Gauteng says:
I stand against gender based violence against women and children!!!.
November 28th, 2024
Simpiwe Maqhubela
(46 yrs)
from Eastern Cape says:
As South African citizens, we have human rights that are protected by our beautiful constitution. Such as the right to safety and equal opportunity. No citizen should live in fear of being violeted or discriminated against. We all have a duty to uphold the law and human rights. A responsibility to build a better South Africa. It starts with the man in the mirror. Each individual effort contributes the greater good.
November 28th, 2024
Luyanda Mba
(40 yrs)
from Gauteng says:
I pleage not to hurt any woman in my name.
November 28th, 2024
Basetsana Banda
(35 yrs)
from Gauteng says:
Let’s stop GBV together
November 28th, 2024
Kwenzakufani Alex Mchunu
(30 yrs)
from KwaZulu-Natal says:
I say no to women and child abuse, gender-based-violence has no place my country.
November 28th, 2024
Relebohile Twayi
(29 yrs)
from Gauteng says:
Let us stand together as men against the abuse of women and children, let us live up to our principles and raise our sons with respect.
November 28th, 2024
Simanye Hlalu
(34 yrs)
from Eastern Cape says:
Violence can impact the lives of the victims beyond rehabilitation. Care and ensuring the safety of our children, communities and those vulnerable around us is important at all times. Be safe and play your part.
November 28th, 2024
Simanye Hlalu
(34 yrs)
from Eastern Cape says:
Violence can impact the lives of the victims beyond rehabilitation. Care and ensuring the safety of our children, communities and those vulnerable around us is important at all times. Be safe and play your part.
November 28th, 2024
Thabo Mokoena
(42 yrs)
from Gauteng says:
As a man I promise to never raise a hand against women.
November 28th, 2024
Selina Cindi
(41 yrs)
from Free State says:
I pledge not to abuse any human being
November 28th, 2024
Tshegofatso Monyai
(49 yrs)
from Gauteng says:
I pledge to be respectful to all women 💝.
November 28th, 2024
Tshegofatso Monyai
(49 yrs)
from Gauteng says:
I pledge to be respectful to all women 💝.
November 28th, 2024
Lekgutsa Mbele
(27 yrs)
from Free State says:
Say no to Gender Based Violence
November 28th, 2024
Sadasivan Balakisten
(59 yrs)
from KwaZulu-Natal says:
Women need to be respected
November 28th, 2024
Lucky Makwavarara
(67 yrs)
from Western Cape says:
No to all forms of violence
November 28th, 2024
Dr Muni Kooblal
(67 yrs)
from KwaZulu-Natal says:
I pledge 365 Days of activism against GBV.
November 28th, 2024
Dr Muni Kooblal
(67 yrs)
from KwaZulu-Natal says:
I pledge 365 Days of activism against GBV.
November 28th, 2024
Gladys Mathipa
(60 yrs)
from Gauteng says:
The Government must end this GBV because we loosing our youth death sentence must come back it will help people in Africa as a hole people re dying every minutes we are tired enough is enogh
November 28th, 2024
Reshma Naidoo
(48 yrs)
from KwaZulu-Natal says:
Stop woman & child abuse
November 28th, 2024
Rocco Olifant
(38 yrs)
from Northern Cape says:
I pledge to be an active fighter of GBVF in my community
November 28th, 2024
Neo Melvin Phepheng
(56 yrs)
from Northern Cape says:
Let's all work together to end gender based violence against our women and children.
November 29th, 2024
Erica Ramokgatla
(22 yrs)
from Gauteng says:
Let respect one another we come from a same form of humanity. No one is powerful than the other we need to work together. NO to violence
November 29th, 2024
Ashwin Dodd
(35 yrs)
from Northern Cape says:
I personally don't like it when a woman is being mistreated and undermine I think our government and communities can do more in the battle against GBV. On the 12th day of November 2023 I have helped a woman and her daughter who was sexually assaulted by a drunk man I stopped him and let him know that it's not right to treat a woman like that and a huge fight started with me against six drunk men. The mother and daughter is Lesotho nationals so it was xenophobia also . At the end Police see me as the culprit I got charged for attempted murder I lost the opportunity to...
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