Amnesty International SA welcomes anti-GBV law, but says implementation remains key
Amnesty International South Africa said while it welcomed the signing of the new anti-gender-based violence (GBV) legislation, its implementation remained key. President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the bill into law on Friday, together with legislation establishing the Independent Directorate (ID) permanently. He said the bill would help bring an end to crimes committed against women and children in the country. Introduced to Parliament in 2022, the bill aims to provide strategic […]
