South Africa Launches Initiative to Tackle Violence Against Women Following Recent Murders
Following the tragic killings of twelve women near Johannesburg, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has initiated a national response to address high-risk areas and combat gender-based violence. The initiative includes safety audits in municipalities, measures to tackle alcohol-related violence, and a call for men to take responsibility in ending violence against women. This announcement comes amid rising concerns over the country’s high rates of gender-based violence and homicide.