Senzile™

Optimistic, Independent, Disruptor, Visionary, Risk-taker, Innovative, Passionate, Tenacious and a Maverick. A doting aunt and God's favourite daughter.

[Senzile™ @SenzileB]

It is impossible to be associated with giants and remain small...

[Senzile™ @SenzileB]

@RediTlhabi This is what running in South Africa looks like for a woman. It’s safe to say I no longer run outside, as the streets aren’t safe for me anymore. Also, law enforcement refuses to prosecute my perpetrator.

[Lynette Ntuli @MsNtuli]

@SenzileB We will keep speaking until we’re hoarse or dead. But this is not life.

[Senzile™ @SenzileB]

@MsNtuli I am so sorry @MsNtuli. Thank you for sharing your story. We shall no longer remain silence, we must tell our stories until the authorities listen and take action. I refuse to be a silent static…

[Senzile™ @SenzileB]

South Africa isn’t a safe place for women. #RIPTsontso #GBV

[Barry Bateman @barrybateman]

Media statement

8 August 2023

NPA continues to fail women victims of gender-based violence

AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit will use Women’s Day to recommit itself to supporting victims of gender-based violence by giving them a voice and guiding them through a dysfunctional criminal justice system that repeatedly fails the most vulnerable in society.

The unit continues to be inundated with pleas for help from women who have been abandoned by the very prosecutors who are tasked with taking up the fight against their abusers on their behalf. The most recent complaint has left the office aghast at not only the horrific crimes allegedly committed against a mother in front of her minor child, but also the apparent poor handling of the victim by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA).

Zakiyah Karim has consented to her identity being revealed and photos of her battered body being published. She has relayed a version to the unit, that in November last year she was brutally attacked by her husband, Ahmed Paruk. During the prolonged attack which took place in her home, Paruk allegedly slashed at Karim with razor blades, beat her with his fists, shaved her eyebrows off and cut some hair on her head, threatened her with an axe and made her parade in front of a window naked. He then allegedly pushed Karim to the floor and urinated on her naked body before forcing her to take pills which caused her to black out.

A further aggravating factor was that Karim was recovering from a caesarean section performed just weeks earlier. Her newborn baby was in a neonatal intensive care unit at the time.

Karim provided a detailed statement about the incident, and the unit have learned that the accused’s father has corroborated her version about the threat with the axe.

Paruk was arrested and charged with attempted murder and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. But in April this year, the accused pleaded guilty to assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and admitted to only “hit her with fists”. The state accepted the plea, and he received only a one-year suspended sentence of imprisonment and committal to a recovery centre in terms of Section 276(1)(e) for a period of 12 months.

Karim approached the unit when she learnt of this guilty plea, and says she was not consulted on any aspect of a guilty plea or sentence or requested to provide a victim impact statement.

In a letter to the NPA, head of the unit, Adv. Gerrie Nel, described the sentence, if all the evidence was placed on record, as shockingly inappropriate. “If such a plea of guilt, as indicated… is or has been considered or accepted, we would deem it a travesty of justice and consider remedy. We sincerely hope that the NPA has not again proven itself to only pay lip service to its commitment to focus on a case of GBV,” he said.

The NPA responded to the letter, however none of the direct questions related to the handling of the matter were answered, and the unit was instead advised to obtain a copy of the court record to establish such information. This condescending and dismissive response directed at the complainant, whom the unit represents, is indicative of a prosecuting authority that pays lip-service to the rights and concerns of GBV victims.

Instead of simply answering questions which could assist a complainant of GBV understanding the process, the NPA referred the unit to its integrity management unit to file a complaint. Again, the NPA only pays lip service to being victim focused.

[Carte Blanche @carteblanchetv]

First up on #CarteBlanche: a young woman murdered, followed by allegations of abuse by her male partner, and calls for something, anything to be done to end the GBV scourge. Namhla Mtwa is now sadly another statistic, and there will be others to follow. @clairemawisa

[Senzile™ @SenzileB]

Hard work beats talent. But, when talent works hard… it’s over!

[Zakes @zakhele_kunene]

@CoruscaKhaya

[Ryan Daigler - Exposing Narcissistic Abuse 🚩🚩 @Ryan_Daigler]

There’s a harmful narrative out there that insists victims of abuse must forgive their abusers to heal. Let me be clear: forgiveness is not a requirement for healing, and some things are truly unforgivable.
For many survivors, the idea of forgiving their abuser feels not only impossible but deeply triggering. And that's okay. Healing is a deeply personal process, and no one has the right to dictate how you should feel or what you should do to recover.
Abusers often use the concept of forgiveness to manipulate, control, or silence victims. They may frame forgiveness as a way to absolve themselves of accountability or pressure victims into minimizing the harm they caused. This is yet another form of abuse.
Healing doesn’t mean forgetting or excusing the pain. It’s about reclaiming your power, finding peace on your terms, and learning to thrive despite what you’ve endured. You are allowed to set boundaries, to grieve, and to say, "I will never forgive, and that’s okay."

[Dom Lucre | Breaker of Narratives @dom_lucre]

🔥🚨DEVELOPING: Mother-of-two who thought she 'was going to die' when 'Batman' intruder bound, beat, strangled and dragged her half-naked out of her home reveals the throwaway comment that gave away his identity

Morgan Metzer was bashed with the butt of a pistol, choked to within an inch of her life, sexually assaulted, and left tied up with a pillowcase over her head.

Badly injured, she lay face down and half naked on the deck and hoped someone would come for help, and someone did, her ex husband Rodney that lived 15 minutes away came to help her.

He expressed horror and concern, untied her, called 911 and stayed holding her until the police arrived.

Within hours, it all began to unravel. Rodney being there so quickly didn't make sense, and police didn't buy his story. 

He claimed someone mysteriously knocked on his window and yelled Morgan's name, prompting to go and check on her.

Police, suspicious of Rodney, searched his phone and found he was copying Morgan's messages and secretly taking photos of her in the shower while he was sleeping on her couch weeks earlier

They arrested him for lying to police and he spent New Year's Day in jail while they search his home and found more incriminating evidence.

This news is resurfacing due to Morgan’s new Lifetime special ‘Gas lit by my husband.’

[BAY AREA STATE OF MIND @YayAreaNews]

Young couple attempts to beat up elderly couple during road rage incident, but they quickly find out…

[Nomsa Maseko @nomsa_maseko]

“Akucace ukuthi sekuyimpi, asilweni ke” 🔥🔥🔥

[Newzroom Afrika @Newzroom405]

President Cyril Ramaphosa is today signing the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Bill and the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Bill into law. This is in line with his commitment to fight corruption and GBV. Newzroom Afrika's @Karinda_J has more.

Watch: https://t.co/puXYIyl25N

#Newzroom405

[The Figen @TheFigen_]

The sound of a lion at rest.

[Peché Africa 🇿🇦 @pmcafrica]

When reality hits hard 😂😂😂🤣

[Real Talk Kim @RealTalkKim]

Even if you kill yourself for some people, they will still complain you didn't die well. Stop living your life to impress others! 🔥💪🏼🙏🏼

[Senzile™ @SenzileB]

“The Devil is a better theologian than any of us and is a devil still.” – Aiden Wilson Tozer

[Senzile™ @SenzileB]

The gravity of the battle means nothing to those at peace. - Unknown

[POWER 98.7 @Powerfm987]

[ON AIR] @Nolu_MM speaks to Senzile Ndlozi (@SenzileB), Business Development Manager @Allianz_COMML about their risk barometer for business in 2024.

Critical infrastructure blackouts have emerged as the number one risk for businesses in South Africa for the second consecutive year highlighting the severe impact of power outages and the failure of essential infrastructure such as ports, railways, roads, and more on the economy and businesses.

#POWERBusiness

[Senzile™ @SenzileB]

2024 is a year of great revelations. Cant wait to see how God moves 😊. So much will be revealed before our eyes, it's honestly frightening to think of. This is just the beginning... Stay prayed up always!