2022 GBV Report

2022 ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL REPORT ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

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contents FOREWORD BY THE VICE-CHANCELLOR: PROF CHRIS NHLAPO SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION SECTION 2: KEY INSTITUTIONAL STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GBV AT CPUT 2.1. CPUT’s partnership with the Sexual Offences Community Affairs of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) 2.2. CPUT’s linkages with Thuthuzela Care Centres 2.3. CPUT’s Partnership with the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit of the South African Police Services 2.4. SAPS FCS units supporting CPUT in Western Cape 2.5. Other key stakeholders that provide GBV intervention programmes to students 3.SECTION 3: CPUT’S RESPONSIVENESS IN ADDRESSING GBV 3.1. PILLAR 1: ACCOUNTABILITY, COORDINATION AND LEADERSHIP 3.2. Key highlights 3.2.1. Institutional Gender-Based Violence Committee 3.2.2. The GBV accountability at CPUT 3.2.3. Coordination of Pillar 1 4.1. PILLAR 2: PREVENTION AND REBUILDING SOCIAL COHESION 4.2. Key outcomes for Pillar 2 4.3. Key highlights for the year under review 4.3.1. Establishment of Task team on GBV Policy plans 4.3.2. GBV and young women student empowerment 4.3.3. GBV and men as partners in eradicating GBV 4.3.5. GBV and Women Empowerment 4.3.5. GBV reports emanating from the Institutional Transformation Forum 5.1. PILLAR 3: JUSTICE, SAFETY AND PROTECTION 5.2. Key highlights 5.2.1. Case register and statistics 5.2.2. Rape cases 5.2.3. Sexual harassment cases 5.1.4. Harassment cases 5.1.5. Sexual assault 5.1.6. Recommendations from the Committee 5.1.7. Statistical reporting on the GBV occurrences for staff 5.1.8. Key issues related to GBV reporting and occurrences 5.1.9. Recommendations by the IGBV Committee 6.1. PILLAR 4: RESPONSE, CARE, SUPPORT AND HEALING 6.2. Key highlights 6.3. Other critical activities 6.4. Committee Recommendations 7.1. PILLAR 5: ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT 7.2. Key highlights 8.1. PILLAR 6: RESEARCH AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 8.2. Key highlights 8.2.1. 16 Days of Activism messages 8.2.2. Formulation of an Action Plan 2022 8.2.3. Some key projects undertaken 9. KEY GAPS FOR IMPROVEMENT IN 2023 10. PLANS FOR 2023 TO TACKLE GBV ON CAMPUS 10.1. Pillar 2 and Pillar 6 collaboration on GBV awareness and intervention 10.2. Key highlights for 2023 REFERENCES

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foreword In the light of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s acknowledgment that gender-based violence (GBV) is as much of a pandemic as COVID-19, it would make sense to report, reflect and evaluate the response of my university as it provides safe and inclusive spaces for our CPUT community.

This Annual Gender-Based Violence report is the first stand-alone consolidated GBV report, following the promulgation of the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (NSP-GBVF, 2020) that gave rise to the Policy Framework to Address Gender-Based Violence in the Post School Education in 202O/21.

This policy compels our universities to not only create awareness of GBV but also to prevent it. I am also mindful of the fact that whether a student or a staff member escapes abuse at home or in the community, or overcomes trauma because of GBV, they often come to universities with the hope that they will be empowered in overcoming those challenges.

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology has institutionalised the elimination of GBV as one of the cross-cutting transformation signifiers of CPUT’s One Smart Vision 2030 Strategy. Our strategy is anchored on two dimensions of “Oneness” and “Smartness” within the institutional values of “Ubuntu”, “Ubunye” and “Ukungafani”.

We have declared a zero-tolerance approach to GBV that is also based on the localisation of the six pillars of the NSP-GBVF as it directly impacts on the CPUT community. The localisation of the six pillars of GBVF is also informed by the substantial evidence suggesting that education institutions that are using a participatory or engagement

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Prof Chris Nhlapo VICE-CHANCELLOR

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approach to GBV, as we are doing, lead to a positive and safe and violence-free learning, teaching and research environment.

It is within this context that the Institutional Gender-Based Committee (IGBVC) was formed to institutionalise the commitment of the university management and leadership to fight the scourge of GBV. I chair this IGVB Committee together with my Executive team to enhance GBV leadership and accountability. It ensures accurate reporting and reliable data management through various champions of the pillars, which include staff (academic and support), students, SRC, psychologists, social workers, labour, Campus Protection Services, Legal Services, Human Capital, Faculties, Research, and the ICT unit that are spread across the six-pillar coordination. This localisation of GBV pillars helps us to deepen participation, engagement, and social accountability across the university.

We acknowledge our external partners, amongst others: the Western Cape Sexual Offences and Community Affairs Unit of the NPA, and SAPS (Family Violence, Children Protection and Sexual Offences Unit).

This report details initiatives and strategies that have been engaged by the CPUT community, together with our external partners, in the fight against GBV and in living up to our value statement of zero tolerance of this scourge.

We have declared a zero-tolerance approach to GBV that is also based on the localisation of the six pillars of the NSPGBVF as it directly impacts on the CPUT community. The localisation of the six pillars of GBVF is also informed by the substantial evidence suggesting that education institutions that are using a participatory or engagement approach to GBV, as we are doing, lead to a positive and safe and violencefree learning, teaching and research environment.

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1 introduction This annual report is based on the implementation of the Policy Framework to address Gender–Based Violence (GBV) at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). The Policy Framework to address Gender-Based Violence in the Post-School Education and Training System is the Department of Higher Education and Training’s (DHET) response to the multi-sectoral, policy and programming framework provided by the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (DHET, 2020).

The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, known as UN Women, defines violence against women as ‘any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or in private life.’ GBV is an expression of unfair discrimination against women flowing from patriarchy and gender inequitable attitudes. Men’s use of violence against women (and men) is linked to learnt toxic masculinity flowing from harmful gender norms taught and promoted through society, culture and religion (UN Women, 2015).

CPUT continues to show its commitment to zero-tolerance on all forms of GBV. The commitment was further displayed by Management taking the lead in receiving training on GBV before the training was rolled out across the university. The GBV reports are coordinated through: The Institutional Transformation Forum (ITF) that coordinates quarterly GBV reports from faculties, divisions, departments, units and centres; and The Institutional Gender-Based Violence Committee (IGBVC) that coordinates GBV reports in line with the six GBV Pillars of the GBV Policy.

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GBV is an expression of unfair discrimination against women flowing from patriarchy and gender inequitable attitudes. Men’s use of violence against women (and men) is linked to learnt toxic masculinity flowing from harmful gender norms taught and promoted through society, culture and religion (UN Women, 2015)

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institutional strategic 2 key partnerships supporting the implementation of GBV at CPUT The following key strategic partnerships support the implementation of GBV across the university:

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CPUT’s partnership with the Sexual Offences Community Affairs of the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA)

CPUT has established a partnership with the Sexual Offices Community Affairs (SOCA), a division of the Special Director of Public Prosecutions of the NPA. The SOCA division is responsible for eradicating all forms of gender-based violence, facilitating and formulating research techniques for prosecuting sexual offences, domestic violence, developing and implementing training, capacity building and community awareness programmes on GBV. The key area of collaboration with CPUT include: rolling out of GBV Training across the university; developing the GBV Reporting Procedures; and developing a Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) policy by integrating the Sexual Harassment and the Gender-based violence policies.

2.2. CPUT’s linkages with Thuthuzela Care Centres Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCCs) are one-stop facilities that have been introduced as a critical part of South Africa’s anti-rape strategy that is aimed at reducing secondary victimisation to ensure successful prosecution.

Services offered at the TCCs that CPUT enjoys: welcome and comfort from a site coordinator or nurse; an explanation of how the medical examination will be conducted and what clothing might be taken for evidence; a consent form to sign that allows the doctor to conduct the medical examination; a nurse in the examination room; after the medical examination, there are baths or shower facilities for survivor use; an investigation officer will interview the survivor and take his/her statement; a social worker or nurse will offer counselling; a nurse arranges for follow-up visits, treatment and medication for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), HIV, and AIDS; a referral letter or appointment will be made for longterm counselling; the survivor is offered transportation home by an ambulance or the investigating officer; arrangements for the survivor to go to a place of safety, if necessary; consultation with a specialist prosecutor This means before the case goes that all CPUT to court; GBV survivors have court preparation by direct access to a survivor assistant officer; and any Thuthuzela Care an explanation of the Centre in the outcome and update Western Cape. of the trial process by a case manager.

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THUTHUZELA CENTRES THAT PROVIDE SERVICES TO CPUT IN THE WESTERN CAPE PROVINCIAL MANAGERS

THUTHUZELA CENTRE (TTC) HOSPITAL SITE

CONTACT DETAILS

CASE MANAGERS

SITE COORDINATOR/ SURVIVOR ASSISTANCE OFFICER (VAO)

Adv Mark Kenny Cell: 0842514417 mkenny@npa.gov.za

GEORGE TCC George Provincial Hospital, Davidson Road, Glen Barrie, George

Tel: 044 873 4858 Fax: 044 873 6748 Email: vezasiea@yahoo. com

Ms Gerda Marx

Ms Angelique Vezasie (SC)

KARL BREMER TCC Karl Bremer Hospital, Corner Mike Pienaar Boulevard & Frans Conradie Avenue, Belville

Tel: 021 948 0861 Fax: 021 918 1341

Ms Waldette Packery

Ms Nobuhle Malunga (SC)

KHAYELITSHA TCC Khayelitsha Hospital Khayelitsha Community Health Centre Lwandle Road, Site B, Khayelitsha

Ms Audrey Tel: 021 360 4570 Email: boni.mogale@gmail. Ziervogel com

Ms Boniswa Mogale (SC)

MANNENBURG TCC GF Jooste Hospital, Duinefontein Road, Mannenburg

Tel: 021 699 0474

Mr Deon Ruiters

Ms Mandisa Ngonongono (SC)

WORCESTER TCC Worcester Hospital, Murray Street, Worcester

Ms Cindy Abdol Tel: 023 348 1294 Fax: 023 342 265 Email: worcestertcc@gmail. com

Ms. Cindy Williams (VAO)

WESFLEUR TCC Wesfleur Hospital, Wesfleur Circle, Atlantis

Tel: 021 571 8043 Fax: 021 572 4420 Email: tccatlantis@gmail. com

Adv Lizelle Africa Cell: 0842612641 iafrica@npa.gov.za Adv Garry Titus Cell: 0724566746 gtitus@npa.gov.za

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Ms Avril Losper (SC)

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CPUT’s Partnership with the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit of the South African Police Services

The main mandate of the Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit of the South African Police Services (SAPS) is to ensure survivors of the heinous crimes of rape, murder and child pornography are treated with the utmost care to avoid secondary victimisation. This includes ensuring the effective prevention and investigation of GBVrelated crimes and excellence in service delivery to survivors

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of GBV, family violence, crimes against children and sexual offences, and to increase the detection rate of domestic violence crimes.

The key areas of collaboration with CPUT include: referral system for CPUT on GBV cases; provision of psycho-social support to survivors of GBV; ensuring arrest and conviction of perpetrators of rape and GBV; and ensuring effective prevention and investigation of GBVrelated cases between students and external partners (e.g., student and outsiders).

SAPS FCS units supporting CPUT in Western Cape

CPUT CAMPUS

FCS UNIT SERVING AREA

COMMANDER’S NAME

COMMANDER’S CELL NUMBER

OFFICE NUMBER

STANDBY PHONE NUMBER

BELLVILLE

Delft FCS

Lieutenant Colonel Van Niekerk

0822628897

0219183699

0823348772

DISTRICT SIX

Cape Town FCS

Captain Reyneveld

0823347523

0214678081

0825221085

MOWBRAY

Claremont FCS

Warrant Officer Sonday

0825221072

0216571975

0825221078

WELLINGTON

Paarl FCS

Lieutenant Colonel Gordon-September

0827774473

0218723546

0827774147 0827786873

ATHLONE

Nyanga FCS

Lieutenant Colonel Swigelaar

0823019851

0213769855

0825594621

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Other key stakeholders that provide GBV intervention programmes to students

The following are key partners that assist students on GBV-related matters (the list is not exhaustive): Higher Health, UN Women, Department of Social Development, Department of Health, Commission for Gender Equality (CGE), Sonke Gender Justice, Networking HIV & AIDS Community of Southern Africa (NACOSA), Soul City, Rape Crisis, Ilitha Labantu, Snake Nation, and PlanetUni Church.

This means that all CPUT GBV survivors have direct access to any SAPS (FCS) in the Western Cape, as indicated above.

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3 CPUT’s responsiveness in addressing GBV

3.1.

PILLAR 1

ACCOUNTABILITY, COORDINATION AND LEADERSHIP

SPECIFIC FOCUS The Accountability, Coordination and Leadership Pillar (Pillar 1) sets out to ensure accountability at the highest level of governance across the university through individual and collective leadership by establishing an institutional architecture that would ensure a well-coordinated multisectoral response to GBV. The key priorities for this pillar include setting up an Institutional Gender-Based Violence Committee (IGBVC), which would serve as the custodian for the institutionalisation of GBV across the university.

GBV Pillar 1 has key outcomes which include: bold leadership and strengthened accountability across the university strategically with clear messaging and adequate technical and financial resources; strengthened multisectoral coordination and collaboration across the university; integration of GBV across the seven Focus Areas of One Smart Vision 2030 Strategy; and accountability by submitting reports to Management and the Council of the university.

3.2.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Pillar 1 remains a key priority, given that institutionalisation is an iterative process of building, reinforcing and bolstering an architecture that is responsive to the GBV pandemic at CPUT. Key highlights include the following: 3.2.1. Institutional Gender-Based Violence Committee The Institutional Committee on Gender-Based Violence (IGBVC) was established in 2022. It localises the six pillars of the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence (NSPGBV) to enhance GBV responsiveness at CPUT. The establishment of the IGBVC is an indication of the commitment of leadership and management in eradicating GBV on campus.

The IGBVC is chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Chris Nhlapo

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3.2.2. The GBV accountability at CPUT

Chairperson of IGBVC: Prof Chris Nhlapo, Vice-Chancellor and Principal Secretariat: Ms Valmarie Cornelius GBV PILLARS

GBV EXECUTIVE LEADERS

PILLAR 1:

Mr Sello Mokoena (Registrar)

GBV TECHNICAL LEADERS

Accountability, Coordination and Leadership

PILLAR 2: Prevention and Rebuilding Social Cohesion

PILLAR 3: Justice, Safety and Protection

PILLAR 4: Response, Care, Support and Healing

PILLAR 5: Economic Empowerment

PILLAR 6: Research and Information Management

Prof Driekie Hay-Swemmer: (ED: OVC)

Prof Paul Green (Chairperson of ITF & Dean FBMS) Ms Nonkosi Tyolwana (Director: OVC)

Prof Gilingwe Mayende (DVC: Operations)

Ms Carin Booyse (Deputy Registrar: GLS) Mr Sikhumbuzo Vilakazi (Director: CPS) Mr Joseph Makgoba (Manager: Employee Relations)

Prof Gilingwe Mayende (DVC: Operations)

Mr Tulani Nkuntse (Acting Dean of Students) Ms Ncediwe Qomoyi (Director: Human Capital)

Mr Peter du Plessis (ED: Finance)

Mr Mandla Maseko (Director: Advancement)

Dr David Phaho (DVC: RTIP) Prof Rishi Balkaran (DVC: Teaching and Learning

Dr Xena Cupido (Director: Fundani) Prof Judy Peter (Director: SIP)

3.2.3 Coordination of Pillar 1 The Core Team under the leadership of the Registrar is responsible for the compilation of a report for updates on the progress of Pillar 1.

The key tasks of the Core Team include the following: Addressing misgendering with regards to registration or admission forms and ensuring that CPUT policies are compliant with inclusivity to ensure that no stereotyping exists in the institution’s policies; Ensuring that the Council is workshopped on GBV as one could not assume that Council was familiar with GBV matters; Establishing a process which ensures that Council nominees have been screened for sexual offenses before they were appointed as Council members, by making use of the revised National Register for Sexual Offenders Amendment Act, as approved by Parliament; The Task Team could co-opt the Directorate Research Development to assist with the above interventions.

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4.1.

PILLAR 2

PREVENTION AND REBUILDING SOCIAL COHESION

SPECIFIC FOCUS Pillar 2 sets out to turn the tide of GBV by focusing on eliminating the social acceptance of all forms of violence against women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual and other sexually or gender diverse (LGBTQIA+) persons through the development and implementation of long-term, comprehensive, adaptable, context-specific and holistic approaches to prevention. The focus is on transforming harmful social and structural norms that feed GBV while intentionally reshaping the values and norms in ways that build positive social cohesion and restore human dignity.

4.2.

Key outcomes for Pillar 2

Safe zones across the university

Evidence-based GBV- prevention programmes

University spaces are made safe & violence-free for all, particularly for women, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities

Strengthened delivery capacity to roll out evidence-based prevention programmes

Restoration and healing Strengthened programming that addresses the restoration of human dignity, builds caring communities & responds to historic and collective trauma

Behavioural change Homophobic GBV Optimally harnessed violence against women and LGBTQIA community programmes that have an impact on GBV eradication

Dismantling toxic masculinity Shifts away from toxic masculinities towards embracing positive alternative approaches for expressing masculinities and other sexual and gender identities

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Changed behaviour & social norms within key groups because of the rollout of evidence-based prevention interventions

Cross fertilisation and integration of GBV programmes Increased cross fertilisation & integration of preventive interventions on violence against LGBTQIA+ persons with disabilities and broader Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) prevention & violence prevention interventions

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4.3.

Key highlights for the year under review

4.3.1. Establishment of Task Team on GBV Policy plans A Task Team on the Sexual and Gender-based violence (SGBV) Policy was established to review and integrate the Sexual Harassment Policy with the GBV policy. This task team comprised representatives from Transformation, Human Capital, Student Affairs, Campus Security, Legal Services, and included a partnership with the NPA. 4.3.2. GBV and young women student empowerment Women students in higher education, among other challenges, are faced with numerous challenges that limit career achievements and progression. EmpowHerSA-CPUT was launched in partnership with the EmpowHerNg Co-conveners (Nigeria) in August 2022. CPUT is the first university in South Africa to sign as part of EmpowHer International – a mentoring programme that is aimed at empowering undergraduate young women until they obtain their qualifications.

The HeForShe Student Ambassadors programme was established as an initiative to engage men as students and staff in the fight against GBV. It involved: Embedding gender equality in university policies through programmes like mandatory bias training and malefocused gender curricula to educate and empower men as gender equality advocates; Creating thousands of HeForShe male champions within each campus; Increasing the percentage of women in senior leadership positions through mentoring opportunities; and Reaching complete gender parity in undergraduate intake programs to build the pipeline of future female leaders.

In May 2022, the first cohort of the HeforShe Ambassador programme was launched to enhance the involvement of men (students and staff) in GBV, gender equality and women empowerment across the university.

4.3.3.1. CPUT Men’s Pledge Below is a Men’s Pledge that is used by men as they commit to fighting GBV.

It targets women students from first year to the final year and aims to assess the Gender Parity Index (GPI) from enrolment to graduation to enhance access and success.

The GPI is also critical to gauge the success of women students in previously male-dominated fields such as science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics and innovation (STEAMI).

The first cohort of students across faculties signed up for EmpowHer in August 2022 and the induction programme took place on 25 November 2022.

4.3.3. GBV and men as partners in eradicating GBV This initiative was enacted in the context that gender is not a women’s issue, it is everybody’s issue and a human rights issue. The roles of women, men and the gender nonconforming community are critical in promoting gender equality and women empowerment. CPUT, in partnership with UN Women South Africa Multi-Country Office, launched the HeForShe programme where the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Chris Nhlapo signed the HeForShe pledge in 2018. Following that, the CPUTMen Pledge was developed and shared across the university. CPUT was the second university to sign up for HeforShe after Wits University.

Research shows that men are the principal perpetrators of violence against women and girls, and a radical mindset shift is necessary to bring about lasting behavioural change.

However, it is essential to note that marginalizing men to empower women only worsens GBV.

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University who engaged over 180 students and staff members in an interactive honest conversation which was mainly question-driven. The theme of the conversation was “Creating safe spaces: Respecting gender identities and pronouns”.

4.3.4 GBV and Women Empowerment CPUT is the first university in South Africa to pilot the ThinkTank on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment (GEWE) in collaboration with the UN Women South Africa MultiCountry Office.

The Think-Tank was inaugurated in June 2022 and consists of representatives from faculties, the SRC, departments, divisions and centres.

Its establishment also recognises the significance of gender mainstreaming as a critical strategy for accelerating Sustainable Development Goal five (SDG5) as the cross-cutting pillar of all SDGs. This includes the integration of feminism in the decolonisation agenda within African feminism.

The GEWE serves as an oversight body for the implementation of women empowerment and gender equality. It is aligned with the SDG 5 indicator on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment, the cross-cutting SDG across all 17 DSG Goals.

4.3.5 GBV reports emanating from the Institutional Transformation Forum Various quarterly reports on GBV activities from faculties, divisions, departments, centres and structures were submitted to the Institutional Transformation Forum (ITF). Key GBV-related transformation activities undertaken by these components were as follows: (a) Faculty of Education: • On 5 August 2022, the Faculty held a Women’s Day symposium under the theme: GBV “Creating safe spaces: Gender identity and sensitivity in language use”. (b) Faculty of Business and Management Sciences (FBMS): • GBV is now a mandatory model in the FBMS curriculum of the Faculty.

• The FBMS partnered with IAM Non-governmental organizations (IAM NGO) in conversations on Sexual and Gender Diversity themed “Unheard Voices of the LGBTIQ+ Youth” which provided a platform for youth to engage in discussions about sexual and gender diversity which was attended by 936 students across the faculty.

• on 11 August 2022, the Faculty invited Dr Nyx McLean, an National Research Foundation (NRF) -rated researcher and Research Associate at Rhodes

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(c) Faculty of Applied Sciences • In the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Prof Opeolu presented a paper on GBV and Climate Change at the virtual international conference on Gender and Climate in April 2022.

• The Faculty partnered with the Office of the ViceChancellor, Research Technology Innovation and Partnerships (RTIP), and the Division of Student Affairs to honour women students and launched EmpowHerSA CPUT on 30 August 2022. (d) The Faculty of Informatics and Design (FID) In FID, Prof Ngqondi presented on “Women’s dignity and digital inclusion” at the CPUT’s International Women’s Day celebration.

• GBV is integrated in orientation and awareness raising across the Faculty.

• The Faculty also held a Women’s Day luncheon on 31 August 2022 where several key issues were unpacked. The empowerment of women in learning and workspaces and the creation of safe spaces for women in the workplaces were some of the topics. (e) The Faculty of Engineering and The Built Environment (FEBE) • The Faculty undertook several campaigns i.e., sanitary and food drives, amongst others. This programme had been running for the past four years. Various seminars were conducted in August 2022 which included topics on mental health, GBV, sexuality and women empowerment.

• In the FEBE, GBV is high in the research agenda and a number of GBV webinars were conducted. (f)

Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences • GBV, diversity and inclusivity topics were incorporated into the curriculum of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year programmes. The faculty was also actively involved in sanitary drives and food security initiatives for students.

(g) The Marketing and Communication Department (MCD) • MCD established a CPUT style guide making provision for gender pronouns which fostered an inclusive environment and affirmed a person’s gender identity through a uniform guide for writing university documents.

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(h) The Service Learning and Community Engagement Unit • The unit provided students with authentic GBV learning experiences through community-based projects and programmes. (i)

The Office of the Vice-Chancellor hosted the following activities: • A Men’s Dialogue on GBV and Masculinity was held on 1 August 2022 in partnership with RTIP, Fundani, and Takuwani Riime.

• A successful gender mainstreaming webinar in partnership with RTIP and the Gender Institute was held on 28 August 2022.

• A women empowerment and annual award ceremony was held on 30 August 2022. This was an annual award ceremony aimed at encouraging women students to excel in academic and residence life through various mentoring and coaching programmes.

• On 30 August 2022, CPUT launched an international mentorship scheme called EmpowHer. The programme targeted female undergraduate students across faculties.

The seminar was held in collaboration with Research, Technology Innovation and Partnerships (RTIP), Applied Sciences, Faculty of Informatics and Design (FID), Division of Student Affairs (DSA) and focussed on providing academic and pastoral support to undergraduates by pairing them with postgraduate female students who can leverage the benefits of their experience to mentor them. More than 200 students attended the event and 28 undergraduates and graduates received CPUT Young Female Student Awards.

CPUT was the first university in South Africa to join the mentoring programme of EmpowHer International.

(j)

The Student Representative Council The student leadership has undertaken several GBV initiatives in collaboration with DSA to enhance a studentled GBV approach.

• In collaboration with Student Affairs and Snake Nation a very successful dialogue was hosted on “Alcohol and drug abuse as drivers of GBV”.

• The event was held at the Student Centre on 28 July 2020. More than 200 students participated and a follow-up series is being planned.

• The Queer Unicorn Society of the SRC provides a crucial service in fostering self-worth, self-belief and resilience in LGBTQA+ students at a critical juncture in their lives. This includes GBV awareness-raising on the LGBTQIA+ community.

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• The District Six SRC is involved in a drive for sanitary dignity ware to raise awareness on reproductive rights. (k) Division of Student Affairs • A combined Student Affairs Substance, mental health and GBV awareness project was hosted in July 2022, in partnership with the Department of Social Development and the National Institute Community Development and Management.

• This campaign included virtual and campus activities, focusing on creating awareness of the impact of substance abuse, and advocating for healthy living.

Most GBV cases stem from alcohol or substance abuse.

• GBV awareness-raising initiatives such as “No to substance abuse”, “Mental health” and arts and culture as a tool for raising GBV awareness.

• On Bellville campus, an exhibition on healthy living with health screening and resources on substance, GBV, wellness and mental health was held on 19 July 2022.

The same exhibition was held on District Six campus on 20 July 2022 • A play was performed on substance and GBV on 17 and 18 August 2022 on Bellville and District Six campuses respectively.

• A creatives challenge took place, partnering with Snake Nation. Students were challenged to use digital media and visual arts to illustrate the effects of substance abuse.

• Printed posters were distributed on campus focusing on substance use and abuse, together with Department Social Development GBV Command Centre information.

• A round table discussion titled “Inclusivity at Higher Education sectors for LGBTIQA+ students and staff” was arranged by the Student Governance and was well received by students and staff. Student Governance intends to take this process further.

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5.1

PILLAR 3

JUSTICE, SAFETY AND PROTECTION

SPECIFIC FOCUS Pillar 3 sets out to address the systemic challenges that have resulted in an inadequate response to the management of GBV cases, particularly domestic violence, sexual offences, child homicide, human trafficking, and other related matters.

It aims to facilitate access to justice, safety and protection in response to the needs of survivors of GBV using domestic legislation, policies, national and regional protocols, and to address the infrastructural and resourcing challenges that have obstructed the optimal delivery of justice to different survivors.

This Pillar identified key outcomes to be realised from the date of implementation of the strategy: Improve access to survivor support services through a survivor-centric criminal justice service that is sensitive to and meets their needs.

Strengthen capacity within the Campus Protection Services (CPS) to address impunity and facilitate justice for the GBV survivors.

5.2

Key highlights

5.2.1 Case register and statistics CPUT is unfortunately a microcosm of what is happening in the broader society.

A total number of eight GBV cases were reported from 4 August 2022 to December 2022.

THESE INCLUDED:

5.2.5 Sexual assault

5.2.2 Rape cases

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Three rape cases were reported, and all three opted to open cases at the South African Police Services (SAPS).

The survivors all received counselling from the Student Counselling department.

5.2.3 Sexual harassment cases • •

One sexual harassment case was reported on 11 August 2022.

A case was opened at SAPS.

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Three cases of harassment were reported and the survivors received counselling.

One of these cases was harassment through cyberbullying (domestic violence).

A case of sexual assault was reported on 12 September 2022.

5.2.6 Recommendations from the Committee The IGBVC expressed concern about the high number of GBV related cases at the University and further noted that: • Cyberbullying was a form of domestic violence and survivors normally did not come to the fore to report such cases.

• The University should increase its investigative capacity as the lack of human resources resulted in delays.

• The University only had a few counsellors who could deal with GBV cases.

• GBV cases occurred at both CPUT owned and privately owned residences.

• Adequate security services should be always available at residences.

• The safety and protection of students and staff should be the University’s top priority.

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5.2.7 Statistical reporting on the GBV occurrences for staff

A total number of eight cases were reported from 2021 to 2022.

There were, however, two arbitration hearings that were scheduled at the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) based on staff who were dismissed on sexual harassment-based cases.

Two of these cases were withdrawn and five of the six survivors chose not to open a case at SAPS. Only one survivor opened a case with SAPS. Three rape-related cases were reported in quarter one of 2022 of which one of the survivors withdrew the case at the final stage of the disciplinary process. The survivor also refused assistance from Student Counselling. The other two cases were still under investigation.

In the fourth quarter no new cases of sexual harassment or gender-based violence were reported.

5.2.8 Key issues related to GBV reporting and occurrences Key issues include the following: The reluctance of survivors to report and pursue these cases was a huge concern. Not pursuing these cases would give perpetrators the notion that they could get away with GBV. Awareness campaigns and training to persuade survivors to come forward and pursue their cases are critical.

Survivors needed to be assured of CPUT authorities’ protection and that their cases would be handled with absolute confidentiality and sensitivity.

5.2.9

Recommendations by the IGBV Committee:

Unpacking and researching the root causes of hesitancy, studying the trends, patterns and reasons.

Establishing key interventions involving male students to bring about behavioural changes and crucial conversations on masculinity and manhood in eradicating GBV. Establishing an anonymous 24-hour digital emergency system dedicated to reporting incidents and dealing with GBV cases. Dealing with it anonymously could create some comfort for survivors.

Posters emphasising the reporting of GBV, related processes, and a zero-tolerance attitude could be helpful. This should be posted in classrooms, residences and notice boards across campuses.

Self-defence classes for women and the vulnerable were also recommended.

GBV processes should be thoroughly explained to staff and students to build trust and to assist with addressing reluctance in pursuing such cases.

Assigning of an individual specialist in GBV to engage with survivors so that the survivor does not have to explain the incident to too many people, as this could be discouraging.

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6.1

PILLAR 4

RESPONSE, CARE, SUPPORT AND HEALING

SPECIFIC FOCUS This pillar sets out to ensure that every survivor of gender-based violence has access to appropriate and sensitive response, care and support that facilitates immediate containment, medium to long term healing, and agency towards reclaiming their bodies, mental and physical health, well-being, and lives.

All survivors should be able to access care and support services to reduce the impact of GBV 24 hours a day and seven days a week. A survivor-centred approach to the provision of services, underpinned by feminist principles, must be applied in the provision of: • Survivor Empowerment Centre – a holistic, comprehensive, consistent, confidential, equal and equitable quality service responsive to the diverse needs of women across ages, sexual and gender diversities, including the need to provide support to their children; • A standardised core package of services by trained, skilled, compassionate and competent staff which includes access to health and mental care, appropriate after-care services and referrals/feedback systems; • The active engagement of communities, including women, children and LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual and other extension) persons to end GBV and to promote survivors’ access to services.

The overall focus of Pillar 4 is threefold: Strengthening and overhauling services and systems; improving relationships between stakeholders; building and bolstering resilience through harnessing the capacity of institutions, households, and communities to play important roles in responding to and supporting survivors.

6.2

Key highlights

During the period under review, the following progress can be reported: Student Counselling has five core programmes that target the holistic treatment, prevention and development of students’ wellbeing, adjustment, and mental health.

The core service of Individual Counselling and Therapy saw 85 new clients with 125 sessions facilitated for the period 22 October to 23 December 2022.

Student Counselling - period 7 January to10 February 2023 New Clients

Number of counselling sessions

Main reasons for counselling

Campus

85

125

Food insecurity, accommodation, financial problems (25%)

Bellville

Academic problems (25%)

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Year of Study

Gender

Accommodation

Referral sources

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First

16

Female 42

Res

42

Self

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Tygerberg

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Second

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Male

Private

43

Student Affairs

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Anxiety (15%)

District Six

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Third

25

Lecturer

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Depression (13%)

Mowbray

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Fourth/ 17 postgraduate

Class rep/ mentor/ helper

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Wellington

4

Not specified

SRC

1

Granger Bay

3

Other

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The brief analysis of the counselling statistics shows that 49% of those attending counselling identified as female, and 49% of students who made use of the service were based in residence. The main reasons students sought counselling support during this period were food security and accommodation challenges (25%), academic problems (25%), anxiety (15%) and depression (13%).

6.3.

Other critical activities

The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) facilitated five workshops on GBV with the focus on psychoeducation to 320 students from different academic departments.

The DSA facilitated various campus activities which included an arts and creative competition and substance abuse awareness talks.

All departments and units within DSA were involved in GBV response, care, support and healing with Student Counselling and the HIV/Aids Unit taking the lead.

The Department of Student Counselling provided support and treatment to 43 clients who reported either childhood or recent incidents of GBV. 16 of these cases were recent incidents, of which nine occurred on CPUT campuses or property. Seven students were alleged to be the perpetrators.

Residence Peer Helpers were based in various CPUT residences and have been trained to identify and refer students who present with mental health challenges or who require support to Student Counselling. As such, they also act as a source of referral for any GBV cases identified in residence.

The DSA continues to encourage students to report incidences of GBV.

6.4.

Recommendations by the IGBV Committee:

The Division of Student Affairs (DSA) should have a functional unit which deals with GBV cases. Such unit should embark on awareness campaigns where students are informed of the CPUT processes in the instance where they fall victims to GBV. Sustainable prevention and an establishment of an emergency response plan is necessary.

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As the University of the Western Cape (UWC) had social workers on their premises, CPUT could engage UWC to request assistance with social services.

It was imperative that the University establish the “Survivor Empowerment Centre” as recommended in the GBV Policy for Higher Education. This would be a one-stop centre that should provide service 24 hours a day and provide services such as trauma counselling and psychological support, healthcare, police services, legal assistance and shelter for survivors of abuse.

It was critical that counselling services be made available after hours as most of the gender-based violence cases occurred after hours when perpetrators were under the influence of alcohol.

A recommendation for after-hours counselling services would be submitted via the Office of the Deputy ViceChancellor: Operations to Mancom The University had a code of conduct in place which was approved in March 2022. The activities covered in the code of conduct should be incorporated into the gender-based violence and sexual harassment policies.

The University should engage the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) and other internal and external stakeholders for guidance to develop a policy that would include the codes linked to gender-based violence.

The Human Capital department would disseminate the new code of conduct to members.

The Chairperson reiterated that everyone had a role to play in the fight against gender-based violence and that it was important that students felt safe and protected at CPUT. He implored colleagues to assist management in realizing the aspiration of a Smart CPUT, free of gender- based violence.

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7.1

PILLAR 5

ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT

SPECIFIC FOCUS This pillar sets out to transform the structural make-up of the CPUT community by systematically increasing access, control, and ownership of productive resources to women, as well as strengthening the participation of vulnerable students in various economic opportunities such as bursaries and financial assistance to achieve their study goals.

This pillar is underpinned by the role that social and economic inequality play in driving gender inequality and genderbased violence at the university. Key to this is the acceleration of initiatives to address women’s unequal economic and social position specifically through access to bursaries and the VC’s Flagship programme and bursaries.

Key outcomes include the following: Accelerated initiatives that address women’s unequal economic and social position, through access to education, bursaries and other financial inclusion opportunities; Safe workplaces that are free of violence against women and LGBTQIA+ persons, including but not limited to sexual harassment.

7.2

Key highlights

The year 2022 shows several categories featuring Advancement’s involvement in funding programmes.

Thus far R85.7 million was received from donors to financially support economically disadvantaged students. Student support makes up majority of donor funding (69% of the total funding).

Over 2 000 students benefited from the funding. Sixty percent of the beneficiaries were female students.

An event was held in October 2022 to celebrate the first graduates of the programme.

CPUT launched a R800 000 science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) community engagement project in 2022, with funding from CHIETA. More than 200 basic education learners benefited from the project.

1 500 students would receive this funding. The project will benefit 1 200 undergraduate and 300 postgraduate students.

A digital literacy project took place in the Eastern Cape, at Cofimvaba Secondary School, which received R1.5 million funding from Banking Sector Education and Training Authority (BANKSETA). The project is an IT literacy programme for National Senior Certificate (NSC) learners. CPUT procured tablets for a total of 100 matriculants.

A “Missing Middle” project was underway and would be focusing on Engineering & the Built Environment and Applied Sciences students. The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority (CHIETA) donated R7.6 million for the debt of 100 students.

CPUT was awarded R6 million by the Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority (ETDSETA) to implement a digital transformation project for Community Education and Training (CET) colleges.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Prestigious Achievers Award has contributed to the building of a research pipeline for the University, and to the next generation of academics and

Advancement funded R50 000 towards the Green Campus Initiative (GCI) run by DSA. A Green Fashion Show was held on 5 August 2022 where students

The University was in the process of implementing a R53.8 million debt relief project with USAf, whereby financial support would be given to students owing fees to CPUT.

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the transformation of the education sector. Ten students benefited from the programme in 2022.

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showcased their designs made from recycled material.

The National Science Week project was implemented from 1 to 5 August 2022. The South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement (SAASTA) contributed R50 000 to the project. The project benefited high schools, based in the West Coast region and was managed by Community Engagement and Work Integrated Learning (CE & WIL).

MCD hosted the CPUT Women’s Day Fun Run. CPUT staff members, especially female staff, participated in the Fun Run. Advancement sponsored R35 000 to FID to host the Hochschule Hanover – University of Applied Sciences

and Arts and the CPUT Summer School. A group of 8 students from Germany joined 16 CPUT students for the Summer School from 9 to 17 September 2022 where knowledge and ideas as well as research and collaborations were explored. The purpose was to enrich international education and encourage student cultural exchanges.

More than 230 matric learners from three high schools participated in a Life Science revision session presented by various departments in the Faculty of Health and Wellness Sciences. This programme had been running for the past few years and provides socio-economically disadvantaged students an opportunity to qualify and apply for science programmes at tertiary level.

It was noted that all events were shared on the Marketing and Communication (MCD) web page and that economic empowerment of especially vulnerable groups such as women, youth and people with disabilities was essential.

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8.1

PILLAR 6

RESEARCH AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

SPECIFIC FOCUS Pillar 6 is about having access to critical data that will inform GBV interventions, policy and practice. This includes strengthening and aligning management information systems across the university to strengthen both response and prevention efforts.

This Pillar, therefore, focuses on expanding and deepening the existing GBV knowledge base in universities through consolidating and widening a pool of interdisciplinary specialists able to support by continuing to shape a response that is rooted in global evidence, while at the same time generating new knowledge that is specific to understanding the impact of current and historical factors shaping the manifestations and mutations of GBV in universities and South Africa.

Key outcomes include: • Improved understanding of the extent and nature of GBV, broadly and in relation to specific groups and forms across the university.

• Adoption of GBV policies and programming interventions that are informed by existing evidence-based research.

• Ready use of GBV-related information across different university management information systems to address systemic challenges and facilitate effective solutions and responses.

Pillar 6 is committed: To work across other pillars to enhance GBV research implications for scholarship of teaching and learning, and ensure sharing of GBV research agendas, lessons and practices, including data information management; To coordinate with other pillars on GBV, as well as research initiatives and CPUT GBV indabas and other collaborations for a future GBV research hub; and To submit quarterly reports to the Institutional GBV Committee.

8.2

Key highlights

During the period under review, the following progress can be reported:

The following ten ways were codified in the Newsflash as to how CPUT stakeholders in our own ways could combat the scourge: •

8.2.1 16 Days of Activism messages Leading up to last year’s 16 days of Activism, the team prepared a Newsflash issued from the office of the ViceChancellor to highlight the importance of individual and collective action to combat GBV during the Covid-19 pandemic and beyond. Specifically, the information was centred around how the pandemic had only intensified violence against women and children, and how support services, especially in the Global South, were not adequate to combat this stain on humanity.

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Listen to and believe survivors – When a woman shares her story of violence, she takes the first step to breaking the cycle of abuse. It is on all of us to give her the safe space she needs to speak up and be heard.

Teach the next generation and learn from them – We must have crucial conversations especially with men about gender, respect and human rights.

Start conversations about gender roles early on, and challenge the traditional features and characteristics assigned to men and women.

Call for responses and services fit for purpose – Services for survivors are essential, for example shelters,

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hotlines, counselling and all support for survivors of gender-based violence need to be available for those in need, even during the coronavirus pandemic.

Understand consent – Freely given, enthusiastic consent is mandatory, every time. We must reject with contempt phrases such “she was asking for it” or “boys will be boys”, or attempt to blur the lines around sexual consent, placing blame on victims, and excusing perpetrators from the crimes they have committed.

Learn the signs of abuse and how you can help – there are many forms of abuse and all of them can have serious physical and emotional effects. If you are concerned about a friend who may be experiencing violence or feels unsafe around someone, review these signs and learn about the ways to help them find safety and support.

Start a conversation – show your solidarity with survivors and where you stand in the fight for women’s rights by organising your social media profile for the 16 Days of Activism.

Stand against rape culture – rape culture is the social environment that allows sexual violence to be normalised and justified, fuelled by the persistent gender inequalities and attitudes about gender and sexuality.

Naming it is the first step to dismantling rape culture.

Fund women’s organizations – donate to local organizations that empower women, amplify their voices, support survivors, and promote acceptance of all gender identities and sexualities.

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•

Hold each other accountable – violence can take many forms, including sexual harassment in the workplace and in public spaces. Take a stand by calling it out when you see it: catcalling, inappropriate sexual comments and sexist jokes are never acceptable.

Know the data and demand more of it – to effectively combat gender-based violence, we need to understand the issue. Relevant data collection is key to implementing successful prevention measures and providing survivors with the right support.

8.2.2 Formulation of an Action Plan 2022 Recognizing a need for concrete solid actions and initiatives in combating GBV, the Pillar 6 members working with the Office of Transformation formulated a plan of action for implementation during 2022. The plan traversed communication, analysis of research done at CPUT in this area as well as crucial conversations and webinars dealing with GBV inside and beyond the CPUT fence-line.

8.2.3 Some key projects undertaken •

CPUT hosted an engagement with Dr Matome Kganakga from Takuwani Riime Men’s Movement during the period under review. The engagement was focused on identifying possible points of collaboration based on Takuwani’ s renown, impact and national footprint.

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There was a recognition that the institution should proactively seek practical and implementable programmes to confront and combat GBV within and beyond the CPUT boundary. Some of the ideas discussed included advancing a positive social, behavioural change amongst men and the promotion of positive masculinity.

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Fundani CHED hosted the Womxn’s Anthology Workshop during this period. The aim of the workshop was aligned with the theme of the International Womxn’s Day of “Gender Equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” and continued with the African tradition of art and storytelling with the aim of celebrating CPUT womxn’s voices and experiences.

Participants were invited to share their lived experiences, challenges, highlights and influence under the topics of Womxn and Poverty; Womxn and Education; Womxn and Health, etc.

The contributions included submissions of poetry, artwork and other written submissions. These submissions would be collated into a creative output.

The first phase of the baseline survey on GBV was completed.

The survey was disseminated throughout the University, ranging from faculties, departments and units.

A total of 36 responses were received, and the majority, 16 (44%), came from Library Services. Ten (28%) came from 5 faculties, namely: Education (4), Business

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and Management Sciences (2), Engineering & Built Environment (2), Health and Wellness Sciences (1), and Informatics and Design (1). The remaining 10 (28%) were collectively from Human Capital (3), Centre for Water and Sanitation Research (2), Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships (1), Residence Services (1), HIV/AIDS Unit (1), Student Counselling (1), and one was not specified Most respondents did not know if there were GBV projects, activities, research, collaboration, monitoring and evaluation, and reporting in their faculties, research institutes, research centres, research units, and support service departments and units.

A need existed to invigorate GBV awareness and prevention programmes at higher education institutions.

The survey findings provided information for developing a database for GBV projects, activities, and research projects at CPUT. The findings of the survey point to the need for closer examination of how GBV research can be integrated into the Research Focus Area to contribute to policy and evidence-based programmes.

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9 key gaps for

improvement in 2023

Lack of baseline data and disaggregated data The lack of baseline data in some of the intervention areas makes it difficult to assess whether progress was indeed achieved. In some areas the lack of disaggregated data also impacted on whether progress was made.

Increased use of technology The use of online technology to achieve activities across the spectrum has proved very effective and should be amplified to achieved activities across the spectrum.

Baseline studies There is a need for baseline studies for each faculty, department or division to understand the status quo on GBV and patterns and trend of GBV at the university.

Institutional mechanism to vet perpetrators seeking employment in universities at large Although there is a mechanism to vet perpetrators of criminal activities for prospective candidates, there are inadequate mechanisms to vet perpetrators of GBV. Despite the importance of vetting prospective applicants and current university employees, there are inadequate mechanisms to give proper effect to this. Often by the time the vetting is done, the person has already been appointed.

Integrated Management Information Systems

Online Rapid Response Mechanism and Teams on GBV

The process of strengthening integration of respective management information systems is key for measurement of progress and assessing system effectiveness. Strengthening and aligning management information systems across the university remains critical to strengthen both response and prevention efforts.

The absence of a reliable online reporting mechanism with fully trained respondents is an ongoing challenge. This includes Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) comprising colleagues such as Campus Security, Counselling and Health who are critical in rapidly responding to incidences of GBVF. There is a need to accelerate the establishment of RTTs and to ensure their effective functioning.

ESTABLISHMENT OF SURVIVOR EMPOWERMENT CENTRE The Survivor Empowerment Centre (SEC) aims to support survivors of gender-based violence as well as their families.

Other services include: • ensuring that survivors receive emotional and practical support; • assisting survivors with the management of trauma; • ensuring that survivors are educated to identify the symptoms of posttraumatic stress; • referring survivors to professional services where necessary; • efficient provision of court support services during the criminal justice process; • promoting the rights and responsibilities of survivors through advocacy; • ensuring that survivors are aware of their rights; • ensuring that ongoing victimisation is prevented; and • providing a shelter service.

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for 2023 to tackle 10 plans GBV on campus 9.1. Pillar 2 and Pillar 6 collaboration on GBV awareness and intervention

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Key objectives include the following: •

To enhance GBV research implications for scholarship of teaching, including CPUT 101; To ensure sharing of GBV research agendas, lessons,

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and practices including data information management; To coordinate with other pillars on GBV, research initiatives as well as CPUT GBV indabas and other collaborations for future GBV research hub; and To enhance realist evaluation approaches aimed at developing GBV interventions to existing social problems to bring about some level of social change.

9.2. Key highlights for 2023 ACTION ITEMS

KEY ITEMS

TIMELINES

LEAD PERSON

- Working on the VC approved statement by the Council

June

Team members

- Slogan of the campaign

Ongoing

MCD and team members

- Design of the banners, posters

Ongoing

MCD and team members

- Message script to go into all our campus screens

Ongoing

MCD and team members

- Popularise on billboards in sports fields and on open grounds on campus

Ongoing

MCD and team members

- Website content popularising GBV messages

Ongoing

MCD and team members

- Social media content

Ongoing

MCD and team members

Ongoing

MCD and team members

1. POPULARISING THE CPUT INSTITUTIONAL GBV STATEMENT Showcasing the GVB statement across all campuses

2. POPULARISING THE CPUT MEN’S PLEDGE ON GBV Showcasing of the CPUT Men’s Pledge to all men on campus

- Posters of the Men’s Pledge to be provided to their offices - Banner for Men’s Pledge - Draft Men’s Charter

3. GBV AWARENESS ROADSHOWS ACROSS CAMPUSES GBV Road Shows Collaborate with the Faculty of Design and Informatics

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Residence focus: EM and Management to lead in their adopted residences - Male Residences - Female Residences - Mixed Residences - Campuses (All) - Roadshow dates to be finalised immediately - Key GBV messages to be popularised in all campuses

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KEY ITEMS

TIMELINES

LEAD PERSON

5. GBV PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS (e.g., flyers, pamphlets, posters, pluck cards, digital stories) Pop Up Messages

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Include on the Website Different Topics: Masculinity, Women Empowerment, Safe Space e.g., Digital and hard copy

Printing of Different messages (Pluck Cards)

Translation of GBV messages into isiXhosa and Afrikaans CPUT radio on GBV

Ongoing

MCD and Team

MCD EM, All Staff, including Ambassadors

7. GBV REPORTING GUIDELINES Finalisation of the Reporting Guidelines

- GBV reporting procedures inclusive of critical numbers to contact

Ongoing

Team, GBV Task Team and NPA

8 – 9 March 2023

Team members

8. GBV RESEARCH AND AWARENESS INDABA Evidence-based and evaluation approaches to GBV

- 2 Day Conference - Call for abstract - Engage HSRC press to partner

9. GENDER EQUALITY AND WOMEN EMPOWERMENT –TO ENHANCE SOCIAL COHESION IN AWARENESS EmpowHer International

- Programme to empower, engage and mobilize young women of CPUT – different cohorts will be engaged

Ongoing

SRC and Team members

HeForShe Ambassadors

- Programme to empower, engage and mobilize young men (students) of CPUT - The programme will be extended to men as staff – different cohorts will be engaged.

- First cohorts of HeForShe Ambassadors have been trained and will be involved in all GBV Interventions - Training and workshops will be continuous - Campus to campus activations - Silent protest (inclusion of pluck cards) - Residence dialogues (male residences) - CPUT Men Imbizo (later in the year)

Ongoing

Team members

Ongoing

SRC and Student Affairs

CPUT Queer Unicorns - Programme to empower, engage and mobilize (SRC Society) LGBTQIA community

10. GBV IN SCHOLARSHIP OF TEACHING, CURRICULUM, RESEARCH&INNOVATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENTSS Integration of GBV in the scholarship of teaching as a compulsory firstyear subject.

- Compulsory first-year programme

Ongoing

Pillar

GBV Research Indaba

- Call for Papers (attached)

8-9 March 2023

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KEY ITEMS

TIMELINES

LEAD PERSON

Ongoing

Collaborative research

11. GBV AWARENESS MONITORING AND EVALUATION Ensure effective implementation of GBV awareness programmes through attention to monitoring, reporting, and evaluation

- Monitoring - Feedback survey from participants identifying success and areas of improvement - Reporting - Long-term plan for the evaluation of GBV awareness programmes - Research aspect: Conduct a realist evaluation to identify contexts and mechanisms that enabled and hindered the implementation that influenced the sustainability of our GBV awareness programmes (select one programme as a pilot study).

Long-term plan (maybe after two years of implementation)

12. INTEGRATION OF GBV IN INTERNATION CAMPAIGN DAYS a. International Women’s Day b. Africa Day c. International Day of the Girl Child d. International Men’s Day e. International Day for Violence Against Women and Children (16 Days of Activism)

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2022 ANNUAL INSTITUTIONAL REPORT ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

acronyms BANKSETA Banking Sector Education and Training Authority CCMA

Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration

CE & WIL

Community Engagement and Work Integrated Learning

CET

Community Education and Training

CGE

Commission for Gender Equality

CHIETA

The Chemical Industries Education & Training Authority

CPS

Campus Protection Services

CPUT

Cape Peninsula University of Technology

DHET

Department of Higher Education and Training

DSA

Division of Student Affairs

DVC

Deputy Vice-Chancellor

ED

Executive Director

EM

Executive Management

ER

Employee Relations

ETDP SETA Education, Training and Development Practices Sector Education and Training Authority FBMS

Faculty of Business and Management Sciences

FCS

Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences

ManCom

Management Committee

NACOSA

Networking HIV and AIDS Community of Southern Africa

NGO

Non-governmental Organisation

NICDAM

National Institute Community Development and Management

NPA

National Prosecuting Authority

NRF

National Research Foundation

NSC

National Senior Certificate

NSPGBVF

National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide

OVC

Office of the Vice-Chancellor

RRT

Rapid Response Teams

RTIP

Research, Technology, Innovation and Partnerships

SAASTA

South African Agency for Science and Technology Advancement

SAPS

South African Police Services

SDG

Sustainable Development Goal/s

SEC

Survivor Empowerment Centre

SIP

Strategic Initiatives and Partnership

SOCA

Sexual Offences Community Affairs

FEBE

Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

STEAMI

Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics and Innovations

FID

Faculty of Informatics and Design

STEM

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

GBV

Gender-based violence

SRC

Student Representative Council

GBVF

Gender-based violence and Femicide

TCCs

Thuthuzela Care Centres

GCI

Green Campus Initiative

TRIP

GEWE

Gender Equality and Women Empowerment

Technology, Research, Innovations and Partnership

GPI

Gender Parity Index

SAPS

South African Police Services

HC

Human Capital

SDG

Sustainable Development Goals

IGBVC

Institutional Gender-Based Violence Committee

STIs

Sexually Transmitted Infections

ITF

Institutional Transformation Forum

LGBTIQA+

Lesbians, Gays, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Asexual plus

UN Women United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women

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UWC

University of the Western Cape

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