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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