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The lived reality for women in South Africa is they get turned away at our police stations. They are told that domestic violence is a family matter. They are sent from one office to another. If they do actually get someone willing to open their case, the case files disappear into delay
BAIL LAWS GENDER VIOLENCE

Government’s gender-based violence plan lacks funds

Developed in 2020 by government and civil society organisations, the plan sets out a strategic framework to guide the national response to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF)

  • Aarti Bhana
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