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Violence against women in South Africa is national shame, president says

Published

30 September 2026

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operational-macro

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South Africa

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Fusion42 · 1 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa publicly condemned the ongoing violence against women following the discovery of 11 women's bodies in Ekurhuleni since July, with investigations ongoing and some arrests made. The issue highlights challenges in the national police force including corruption and resource shortages, contributing to a low murder clearance rate.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face urgent pressure as government focus sharpens on policing and accountability for gender-based violence. This is a critical moment to engage with safety initiatives or related services that could gain traction amid rising public and political demands.

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2 sources · 30 Sep 2026

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gender-violencelaw-enforcementpublic-safetycorruptionsouth-africa