Amanda du-Pont Donates R100k to Women for Change Ahead of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Shutdown
- South African actress Amanda du-Pont gave Women for Change its biggest financial contribution since its formation
- The contribution came days before a major anti-GBV event planned by Women for Change
- Women for Change founder Sabrina Walter expressed gratitude to Amanda du-Pont for her contribution
Source: Instagram
South African actress Amanda du-Pont has made a hefty monetary donation to Women for Change ahead of a major protest.
The majority of popular South African celebrities heeded Women for Change’s call to change their social media profiles to the colour purple in support of victims and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV). Women for Change wants the South African government to declare GBV a national disaster.
Amanda du-Pont makes hefty donation to Women for Change
Amanda du-Pont has moved beyond changing her profile picture to purple and supported Women for Change’s cause with a R100,000 donation made through her skin care brand Lelive.
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Speaking to TshisaLive, Amanda du-Pont acknowledged that GBV affects not only women but also men and children after contributing R100,000 to Women for Change. She gave a shout-out to the men who have shown support for Women for Change’s anti-GBV movement.
“I just want to acknowledge that this happens across all genders and to children as well. There are some incredible men behind the movement, so we are no longer standing alone, and we welcome our entire community to stand with us. To whoever has been affected, we stand and fight for you too,” Amanda du-Pont said.
Women for Change lauds Amanda du-Pont for record-breaking donation
In an interview with the same publication, Women for Change founder Sabrina Walter confirmed that Amanda du-Pont’s R100,000 donation is the largest financial contribution the organisation has ever received from an individual or brand.
Walter expressed her gratitude to the former Skeem Saam actress for the hefty donation.
“I am crying seeing this. This is the largest donation we have ever received, and knowing that it came from such a beautiful, courageous woman makes it even more meaningful. I am so proud of you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” Sabrina Walter said.
On Friday, 21 November 2025, Women for Change will embark on a 15-minute shutdown. The shutdown is expected to bring women together for a 15-minute standstill at 12 pm on Friday, on the eve of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, to honour the 15 women murdered each day in South Africa.
Source: Instagram
Social media reacts after Amanda du-Pont makes hefty donation
After Lelive announced on Instagram that it had made a sizeable donation to Women for Change, social media users weighed in. Several social media users applauded Amanda du-Pont for leading by example.
Here are some of the comments:
tegangibaud gushed:
"Thank you for setting such an incredible example for brands in South Africa. I love you Lelive."
kyaradunn said:
"Love to see a brand and its owner that stands for a purpose that many ignore 💜 such a beautiful sight to see 😍😢"
miaabotha shared:
"This is amazing! 😭💜💜💜 didn’t think I could love this brand even more!"
skye.t.s commented:
"💜 Wow! Absolutely incredible level of generosity and support 💜👏"
Unathi Nkayi explains why she doesn’t have a purple profile picture
Meanwhile, Briefly News previously reported that Unathi Nkayi revealed why she had not changed her profile picture to purple as part of Women for Change's fight against GBV.
Unathi Nkayi's decision not to change her profile picture contrasted with several South African celebrities who changed their social media profile pictures in solidarity with the victims of GBV. While some of her peers openly joined the movement ahead of Women for Change's planned national shutdown, Unathi revealed why her profile picture remained unchanged.
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