Sihle Sibisi, Who Spoke Against TB Joshua, has Lost Her Daughter
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January 11, 2024
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Sihle Sibisi, a leading advocate against gender-based violence (GBV) and human trafficking, recently featured in the BBC documentary 'The Cult of TB Joshua,' where she fearlessly addressed issues like sexual abuse and controversial practices within religious circles. Tragically, she now mourns the loss of her daughter, a collaborator in their initiative, the "Kwanele Foundation."
The Kwanele Foundation, driven by a legal and psychological team, focuses on restoring victims of GBV and human trafficking. Despite facing this personal tragedy, Sibisi remains unwavering in her commitment to advocating for justice through legal and psychological support. The loss of her daughter adds a poignant layer to her dedication, highlighting the personal stakes in her tireless efforts against societal injustices.
Sibisi recently took to social media to share her thoughts on the BBC documentary and the challenges she's faced in speaking out against the church and religious sector. She expressed, "There is absolutely NO NEGATIVE NAME that I have not been called since I've been amplifying my voice regarding the experiences I endured at the hands of the church, pastors & religious sector."
Highlighting the genesis of #KwaneleMfundisi, an initiative standing against GBVF within the religious sector, she emphasized, "My truth, my journey—it happened to me, it happened to us, but it can never define us‼️" Sibisi extended her salute to fellow survivors, acknowledging the difficulty of the healing journey from childhood and church traumas.
In a clear declaration, she addressed those resorting to trolling and negative comments: "If trolling and saying the most horrible things about us SURVIVORS will help you sleep well at night, please, by all means, #CONTINUE đź’Ł."
This powerful statement by Sihle Sibisi encapsulates her unwavering commitment to advocating against GBVF and the resilience of survivors, as featured in the BBC documentary.
