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The South African government has initiated a 90-day blitz to combat the alarming rise of gender-based violence, but is it yet another promise that goes nowhere?
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for men to lead the fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, stating that since men are the perpetrators, they must take responsibility for ending the cycle of violence.
Timothy Omotoso's acquittal has ignited fierce outrage in South Africa, with advocacy groups like Women For Change condemning the government's failure to protect victims of gender-based violence. What does this verdict mean for the future of GBV in the country?
South Africa's femicide crisis reaches alarming levels as three women die daily at the hands of intimate partners. Recent high-profile cases expose critical failures in gun control laws and justice system, while conviction rates plummet during Covid-19.
Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi emphasises the urgent need for action against gender-based violence and femicide in South Africa, outlining the government's strategic plans to combat this crisis.
"As a nation, we must move beyond 16 Days and commit to 365 Days of Activism to eradicate this scourge. "
Kenyan police tear-gassed a peaceful march against femicide in the capital Nairobi on Tuesday, detaining a number of protesters, according to AFP reporters and rights groups.
As South Africa commemorates 16 Days of Activism, women continue to be killed by their partners.