Nomangwane Mrwetyana to Address One Young World Summit
The activist will speak on gender-based violence from 3 to 6 November in Cape Town.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Sex Crimes
Nomangwane Mrwetyana is set to address the One Young World Summit regarding the gender-based violence crisis in South Africa. Her appearance from 3 to 6 November 2026 highlights ongoing efforts to combat violence against women following the tragic murder of her daughter, Uyinene Mrwetyana, in 2019.
Why it matters
The foundation she co-founded uses her daughter's death as a platform for education and the prevention of gender-based violence. This advocacy is critical given that South Africa declared gender-based violence a national disaster in November 2025.
Official data indicates 9,195 rape cases were recorded by police between April and June 2026. This figure sits alongside reports that three women are killed by an intimate partner in South Africa every day.
The players
Nomangwane Mrwetyana
She is the co-founder of the Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation which focuses on education, survivor support, and youth leadership development.
Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation
This organisation works to turn the tragic death of its namesake into a movement for education and the prevention of gender-based violence.
One Young World
This international organisation convenes 19,000 young leaders from 196 countries to address urgent global challenges.
The details
The Uyinene Mrwetyana Foundation conducts education, training, and survivor support alongside youth leadership development to address societal violence. Additionally, the Uyinene Mrwetyana Football Club provides development programmes and psycho-education to boys to help foster safer communities.
Timeline
Uyinene Mrwetyana was raped and murdered in August 2019.
The government declared gender-based violence a national disaster in November 2025.
Police recorded 9,195 rape cases between April and June 2026.
Nomangwane Mrwetyana addresses the summit from 3 to 6 November 2026.
The 16 Days of Activism campaign occurs from 25 November to 10 December 2026.
Legal Context
The upcoming summit address serves as a vital lead-in to the annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children. This campaign is part of a broader national effort following the government's 2025 declaration of gender-based violence as a national disaster.
The national disaster declaration means residents can expect intensified state-led safety measures and increased focus on community-based education programmes. These initiatives are designed to improve safety for women and children in local neighbourhoods across the country.
The takeaway
The sustained advocacy led by Nomangwane Mrwetyana serves as a reminder of the critical role of grassroots organisations in driving national policy change. Citizens can engage with local support structures to participate in the upcoming 16 Days of Activism campaign.
What happens next
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children campaign will be observed across South Africa from 25 November to 10 December 2026.
Further reading
For broader context on current initiatives, see Sex Crimes in South Africa.
Source note: This article includes information reported by IOL.
