Mbuyiselo Botha is an accomplished gender activist whose great work in the field spanning many years speaks volumes. He is the epitome of a contemporary male activist who shuns chauvinism, misogyny and gender-based violence (GBV), and a role model I look up to whose work all men should strive to emulate.

It is always difficult to comprehend and accept when you hear disappointing news about the alleged misdeeds of a person you hold in high esteem. The immediate reaction is that of a denial and shock. ..