South Africa’s president has urged men to play a greater role in combating gender-based violence while unveiling new steps to address rising concerns, following a surge in murders of women that has sparked public outrage. Authorities will examine unsolved cases of violence against women and children, including murders and sexual offences, while also accelerating efforts to clear a backlog of forensic evidence. The measures come as frustration grows over perceived inaction in protecting victims, with the president admitting past failures to adequately safeguard women. A dedicated plan to fund forensic improvements is expected within two months.
President announces measures amid anger at authorities over recent murders of womenSouth Africa’s president has called on men to take more responsibility for violence against women as he announced measures to tackle the problem, amid anger at authorities over a recent wave of murders.Cyril Ramaphosa acknowledged that not enough had been done to protect women. He said police would be reviewing unsolved murders, attempted murders and serious sexual offences against women and children, as well as producing a funded plan to reduce the forensic backlog for such cases, both within 60 days. Continue reading...
