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Femicide in South Africa: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue on Power, Prevention and Accountability | SA News

Gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) remain critical social justice, human
rights, public health and criminal justice concerns in South Africa. Addressing
GBVF requires more than responding to individual crimes; it requires examining
the social, relational, community and institutional conditions that contribute to
women’s vulnerability to violence. The recent deaths of eight women in and
around Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, have renewed public concern about women’s safety,
patterns of violence, investigative responses and the capacity of institutions to
identify and prevent lethal violence.

While authorities have not confirmed that the cases are connected, the ongoing
investigations highlight the…

Higher Education: South Africa has several renowned universities, including the
University of Cape Town, Stellenbosch University, and the University of the Witwatersrand.

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