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Why are women still unsafe in South Africa?

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November 28, 2025

South Africa declared gender-based violence a national disaster in the runup to this year's worldwide 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). The president made the announcement as women around the country staged a shutdown to demand a solution. Why is GBV still so prevalent in a country where it's illegal?

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