South Africa is one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a woman, with gender-based violence (GBV) affecting women and girls at every stage of life. In this heartfelt episode, we unpack how it feels to raise daughters — and be daughters — in a country where safety is never guaranteed.

We explore:

• The heartbreaking stories of Olorato Mongale and Cwecwe

• The emotional toll of growing up in fear

• Why we need to start focusing on the perpetrators, not just the victims

• The role of family conversations in shaping healthy boys

• How mothers can raise sons who are emotionally aware, not emotionally shut down

• The importance of positive male role models