Guest: Gaopalelwe Phalaetsile, multimedia journalist, activist and feminist She Is the co-host of the Breaking Cycles podcast

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a severe global issue that disproportionately affects women and girls, manifesting in physical, sexual, psychological, and economic abuse. It stems from deep-rooted inequalities, cultural norms, and power imbalances, causing significant harm to victims, physical and mental well-being. In recent years, perpetrators of GBV have increasingly used social media to manipulate, control, or further abuse their victims.