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Craig Wilkinson is the founder of the group. “We get men to talk, to process their feelings,” he explains.
“And as they do, this healing takes place. And the second phase is the teaching and training of positive masculinity.
“Ultimately, we hope this will eliminate the scourge of gender-based violence.”
He stands up, moves to the center of the group, calls to the men.
“You as men are a powerful force for good,” he tells them. “You choose what kind of man you want to be. Women need to be safe.”
Papp A Nation operates throughout South Africa, teaching healthy masculinity and running training programs across dozens of schools and colleges.
Mystery surrounds the trail of murders that sparked South Africa’s final moment of soul-searching over the safety of its women.
Police have not ruled out potential links between some of the Ekurhuleni deaths but have not said they are investigating a serial killer. Suspects in some of the cases have appeared in court.
But the spate of deaths has sparked new concerns and at the Organic Market some women are more anxious than ever.
Outside a nearby shack Linkie listens with interest as she cleans clothes in a large metal bucket.
“We’re not sure if we’re out of place,” she says.
“We are afraid when we see a car behind us when we are walking. We feel fear. We feel fear. What if this guy kidnaps me or does something to me?”
It’s a sentiment shared by many women here. At the local hair salon, with a mane of thick pink braids, is Providence Maseko.
She comes to the door to talk to Bra Steve.
