The South African men trying to end violence against women: ‘Every man needs to play a part’

“I witness men hitting women all the time,” says Kgomotso Mathekga, 30. “Especially when they are both drunk.”

“I once had an argument with my girlfriend,” he admits, “and I grabbed and slapped her.”

Mathekga is speaking frankly during a gathering of men aimed at helping reduce the high levels of violence