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South Africa president announce four immediate measures to tackle violence against women
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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced four immediate national measures including a case-recovery operation, forensic backlog reduction, women safety audits in all municipalities, and a legislative package to address alcohol-related violence following a surge in violence against women in Ekurhuleni.
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You face a rapid regulatory and enforcement shift as South Africa targets gender violence with new nationwide audits, forensic priorities, and legal reforms. Now is the time to reassess compliance and local partnerships to avoid disruption and tap emerging public safety contracts.
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