South Africa is facing a crisis that demands national attention and global solidarity.
On 21 November 2025, thousands across the country will participate in a National Shutdown Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and Femicide, organized by Women For Change and supported by over 850,000 petitioners on Change.org.
This is not a protest in the streets. It is a symbolic silence. A withdrawal of labour, spending, and movement to highlight the devastating impact of GBV on South African society.
The Numbers Are Not Just Statistics
In 2024, 5,578 women were murdered in South Africa—a 33.8% increase in femicide.To make this number impossible to ignore, Women For Change created The Unburied Casket:
We demand that Gender-Based Violence and Femicide be declared a National Disaster. Not tomorrow. Not at another summit.
This is not just a women’s issue. It is a national emergency.
What Will Happen on 21 November
Participants are called to:
- Stay home from work, school, or university.
- Avoid spending money for the day.
- Wear black, and change profile pictures to purple.
- Join a 15-minute silent standstill at 12:00, lying down wherever they are to honour the lives lost to GBV.
This shutdown coincides with the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, amplifying the message to both national and global leaders: GBV must be declared a national disaster.
In Solidarity: SheCab Will Not Operate
As a women-led transport service committed to safety and empowerment, SheCab will suspend all operations on 21 November in solidarity with this movement. We stand with survivors. We stand with change. We stand still.
Let this day be remembered not for what we did, but for what we refused to accept.
🔗 Resources:
- Change.org Petition
- Women For Change Movement :https://womenforchange.co.za/g20-women-shutdown/
- More and petition: https://womenforchange.co.za/petition-gbvf-national-disaster/
August 9, 2025
On this Women’s Day, we pause to recognize and thank the many women who form the heart of our community, the women who drive, support, and use our service every day with courage and care.
Across South Africa, women face many challenges, including the daily realities of insecurity and violence. Yet, the women who drive for us, whether full-time or part-time, show incredible resilience and professionalism. They balance the demands of work and family, often driving to support their loved ones or providing extra income. Others drive simply because they find joy and independence behind the wheel.
These women are more than drivers, they are caregivers, friends, and protectors on the road. Their kindness, patience, and calm presence help create a safer environment for all passengers, especially women who rely on safe transport to reach work, school, or home.
Behind the scenes, many women work quietly and diligently in administrative roles, supporting the daily running of the service and ensuring that everything operates smoothly. Their dedication is a vital part of this community.
And to the thousands of women who choose to travel with us, your trust inspires us every day. Together, all of these women contribute to a shared goal: creating safer spaces and building a supportive network where women can move without fear.
Today, we honor all of you, the women who drive, support, and travel, recognizing your strength, your care, and your important role in making every journey safer.
Thank you for your resilience, your kindness, and your commitment.