Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) have escalated from a long-recognised national crisis to President Cyril Ramaphosa declaring it a national disaster last month. The new classification signals a heightened level of urgency and acknowledgment by government of the severity of the crisis. SABC News engaged with various traumatised families who have lost loved ones as a result to GBVF. Civil society organisations also weighed in saying despite increased awareness, violence against women and children remains.
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