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Not In My Name is a South African civil rights and social justice organization founded in 2017 to fight gender-based violence and advocate for vulnerable communities. The group has joined parents outside Prinshof School for the Blind in Pretoria, demanding accountability after the alleged sexual assault of a 14-year-old learner by a teacher. POV speaks to Co-founder Themba Masango,

2 Sep 4PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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