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Calls for stronger GBV prevention programmes as violence against women continues

By Staff Reporter Calls are growing for greater investment in programmes aimed at preventing gender-based violence, as South Africa continues to grapple with killings and attacks against women. This comes after the discovery of the bodies of nine women in the Ekurhuleni area, including Kempton Park, over the past two months. Police are investigating the deaths and have not yet confirmed whether all the cases are linked. The latest developments […]

21 September 2026

Local

SAPS operation nabs 200 rape suspects in one week

Police have arrested over 200 suspects for rape during a nationwide operation this past week. The operation forms part of the police’s efforts to fight gender-based violence and femicide. National police spokesperson Amanda van Wyk says of the arrested suspects, 56 of them were wanted suspects found in different provinces. “Among the arrests was that of a man and woman in Bloubergstrand, Western Cape, for the alleged sexual abuse of their […]

21 June 2025

Local

SAPS intensifies efforts to clamp down on GBV in South Africa

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed the arrest of over 13,000 suspects in the past week as part of a nationwide crackdown on serious crimes, including murder, attempted murder, and drug-related offenses. Among those arrested, 222 individuals were taken into custody for rape—highlighting SAPS' intensified focus on tackling gender-based violence (GBV). Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe reiterated the service’s commitment to protecting vulnerable communities. “We continue to intensify our […]

8 April 2025

Local

Stats reveal violence between partners remains high in SA

By Loushe Jordaan Gilbert Violence against partners in relationships appears to be tapering off but the numbers remain very high. That is according to statistics provided by Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, in a parliamentary reply to an Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) question. Mchunu has revealed that between 2019 and 2024, 1736 females were killed by their partners while 1507 males were killed by their partners for the period under review. For the […]

2 February 2025

Local

SANTACO launches campaign to address GBV within the taxi industry

The South African National Taxi Council (SANTACO) has launched its Western Cape’s Ride without Fair Campaign, which focuses on addressing harassment and misconduct in the taxi sector, enforcing stringent laws, and increasing awareness in the battle against gender-based violence. Speaking on VOC Breakfast on Thursday morning, Gershwin Geyer, provincial vice chairperson for SANTACO said the campaign is set to roll out in January 2025. “We have several plans in place […]

12 December 2024

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Mosaic highlights action against GBV

The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign is an annual global initiative led by the United Nations. The campaign seeks to shine a light on the pervasive issue of gender-based violence (GBV) and promote action to address it worldwide. Mosaic’s Executive Director, Advocate Tarisai Mchuchu-MacMillan, shared how the organisation addresses GBV through advocacy, education, and survivor-focused support services. “Mosaic Training Services and Healing Centre […]

5 December 2024

Local

SAPS failures lead to dismissal of GBV cases

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Over the past five years, courts across South Africa have dismissed numerous gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide cases due to missing dockets mishandled by the South African Police Service (SAPS). Authorities are still struggling to identify the exact points of failure in the process, from the initial report to ensuring that dockets are available for prosecution. Lisha Stevens, a representative of the National Shelter Movement of South […]

21 August 2024

Local

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 […]

26 May 2024

Local

NGO’s join forces to tackle GBV in Delft

By Lee-Yandra Paulsen Six non-profit organizations have joined forces to combat violence against children in Delft, a high-risk area for youth. Molo Songololo Director, Patric Solomons, spoke to VOC Breakfast on Friday about their fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) in the community. "Two quarters ago, Delft had the highest murder rate and a very high social crime rate. This not only affects the community at large but has a significant […]

12 April 2024

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