In the first episode of "16 Days, 16 Voices" we hear from poet and activist Nomonde Sky, a content creator and writer whose work is rooted in truth telling and survival. Her poem, "I'd like to apologise", is an unflinching piece that reflects the daily reality of being a woman in South Africa. It calls out the ways women are expected to shrink themselves, smooth things over, and carry harm quietly so that everyone else can stay comfortable. Nomonde uses her voice to show what it costs to live like that and why speaking up is an act of resistance in itself.

"16 Days, 16 Voices" is our space to stop, listen, and confront the reality of living as a woman in South Africa. Every story in this campaign comes from someone who has survived a country where fear is routine and violence is close to home. These voices remind us that GBV is not a headline or a statistic, it is a lived experience that shapes families, futures, and entire communities. By giving women and girls the room to speak in their own words, we honour their truth and make sure the urgency of this crisis is felt in a way that cannot be ignored.