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Violence against women in South Africa is national shame, president says
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South Africa
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South Africa's president acknowledged the country’s ongoing gender-based violence crisis after 11 women were found dead in a single municipality since July, with police investigation hampered by corruption and low case resolution rates.
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South Africa's government is under pressure to improve law enforcement on gender violence. You should prepare for heightened regulatory scrutiny and potential funding or partnership opportunities targeting policing and community safety.
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2 sources · 30 Sep 2026
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