Alison Botha: Surviving the brutality of GBV to rise in power

For the past 30 years in South Africa, the name Alison Botha has been a symbol of superhuman courage and determination, the anti-victim, the one who defied death, the one who survived one of the cruellest physical attacks without choosing to live in hate or revenge. 

She was one of the first women in South Africa to speak openly about rape and the violence she endured.

Alison would be the first to say that she did not stand alone. 

Tania Koen, her attorney and friend, has fought for Alison's cause with her every step of the way. 

Tristan Smit: Turning 17 after doctors said he would die at 2

When Alison suffered a brain aneurysm in 2024, not long after her attackers were freed on parole, Tania did everything in her power to help Alison regain her health and her voice. 

Alison does not have medical aid, and her ability to work and live independently was abruptly taken from her.

Tania refused to let this powerful voice for women go silent.

In this episode of Good Morning Angels: The Legacy, Alison and Tania once again form a formidable team, telling the story of a fighter and how Angels supported her along the way.

Good Morning Angels: The Legacy

Good Morning Angels: The Legacy will revisit some of the people who have benefited from the kindness of strangers since 2005.

They will share, in their own voices, how that moment of light impacted their lives in the most beautiful, sometimes unexpected, and inspiring ways.

Bennie Erasmus: A rugby star who rolls on his own terms

Tune in every Monday morning at 08:10 on Breakfast with Martin Bester to hear the Good Morning Angels story—a celebration of 20 years of changed lives, in the voices of those who are living it.

And tune in every Wednesday morning, as we continue to change lives for good.

Listen to the full Good Morning Angels – The Legacy Podcast below: