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South Africa Faces Alarming Surge in Gender Violence

11/30/2025

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South Africa's gender-based violence crisis is highlighted by Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), showing 33.1% of women faced physical violence and 27% non-partner violence since age 15.
Police data show that from July through September 2024, 957 women were murdered.
In 2023/24, more than 42,000 rape cases were reported.
South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) estimates seven women are killed by intimate partners.
Minister Chikunga says urgent action is needed.

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Story summary

South Africa's gender-based violence crisis is highlighted by Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), showing 33.1% of women faced physical violence and 27% non-partner violence since age 15.
Police data show that from July through September 2024, 957 women were murdered.
In 2023/24, more than 42,000 rape cases were reported.
South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC) estimates seven women are killed by intimate partners.
Minister Chikunga says urgent action is needed.