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Ramaphosa Declares National Emergency Against Gender Violence

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 6:07 AM UTC · How we work

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Ramaphosa Declares GBV Emergency

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a national emergency response to gender-based violence on 29 September 2026.
Four suspects were arrested for the murders of at least 11 women in Ekurhuleni since July 2026.
He ordered a municipal women’s safety audit within 60 days to flag high-risk sites.
Ramaphosa pledged extra funds for family violence, child protection and sexual offences units.

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Ramaphosa Declares GBV Emergency

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a national emergency response to gender-based violence on 29 September 2026.
Four suspects were arrested for the murders of at least 11 women in Ekurhuleni since July 2026.
He ordered a municipal women’s safety audit within 60 days to flag high-risk sites.
Ramaphosa pledged extra funds for family violence, child protection and sexual offences units.

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