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One in every five girls across sub-Saharan Africa has experienced rape or sexual assault before turning 18 . Photo: File

SA declares gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster amid rising crisis

GBVF is now officially a national disaster, requiring all levels of government to intensify prevention, support services and long-term interventions

  • Sheree Bega
3 min read
(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Joblessness drives blesser relationships

Transactional relationships put girls and young women at risk of HIV and psychological harm

  • Aarti Bhana
4 min read
s of 2023, it is estimated that one in three women and girls between ages 15 and 49, have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence in their lifetime.

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
4 min read