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SocietySouth Africa urges men to take more responsibility for gender-based violence

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South African men to take greater responsibility for violence against women as public anger grows over a recent series of killings. He ordered reviews of unresolved cases and a plan to reduce forensic backlogs within 60 days, while municipalities were given five months to fix safety hazards. Activists questioned whether the measures would deliver meaningful prevention.

South Africagender-based violencewomen's safetyCyril Ramaphosa

TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-09-30 14:16Original

South Africa urges men to take more responsibility for gender-based violence
South Africa urges men to take more responsibility for gender-based violenceSociety