Dr Nechama Brodie is a guest on this episode of the podcast with Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie , talking about her latest book 'Domestic Terror: Intimate partner violence in South Africa'.

'Domestic Terror is a powerful book that sheds light on the plight of women who face domestic violence and the harsh realities they encounter when trying to protect themselves. In South Africa, intimate partner violence is the leading cause of
female homicide and often, the warning signs are ignored. The book delves into the stories of women who took matters into their own hands, refusing to wait until they were attacked to defend themselves. Despite being driven to extreme measures, these women are met with a lack of empathy and understanding from the very institutions that are supposed to protect them. Through poignant case studies, the author exposes the limitations of our systems and challenges us to rethink our approach to domestic violence.' SOURCE: Exclusive Books


Nechama Brodie

Dr Nechama Brodie has worked as a multi-media journalist, editor, producer and publisher for more than twenty-five years. During this time she has dodged the secret police in Burma, explored tunnels underneath Johannesburg, gotten dusty at rock festivals, and reported on the myth of ‘white genocide’ in South Africa.

Nechama’s work has appeared in leading South African newspapers like the Sunday Times, the Mail & Guardian, and City Press, and in the Hindustan Times (India) and the Guardian (UK). Nechama also previously headed up the training and research division TRI Facts for independent fact-checking agency Africa Check.

Nechama has a PhD in journalism and is a senior lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand’s School of Journalism and Media Studies. Her research work focuses on fatal violence, public health, misinformation, and data.

SOURCE: https://nechamabrodie.com/about/

Technical Editing: Sibusiso ‘Dust’ Nkosi
Studio: United Rhythms Recording Studios
Host: Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie