Men should do more to fight against GBVF: Ramaphosa
Bodies of nine women were discovered in Ekurhuleni in recent weeks.
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged men to play a more significant role in combating Gender-based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) in South Africa. His remarks came as authorities probe the deaths of nine women whose bodies were found in Ekurhuleni in recent weeks. During a media appearance in Woodmead, Johannesburg, Ramaphosa emphasized that the message should not only be directed at women, but also men.
He stressed the importance of men continuing to respect and honor women, noting that women are the nation's builders and GBV is a national crisis that requires urgent attention. Ramaphosa further revealed that the government will allocate additional resources, technology, and funds to address the fear women now face due to GBVF.
Additionally, he addressed the issue of accountability concerning problems with the party's candidate lists for upcoming Local Government Elections. On September 16, the Electoral Court rejected the ANC's appeal challenging the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) over the lists, with the party blaming technical issues for some lists not being formally submitted.
However, the IEC disputes this claim. Ramaphosa stated that the ANC will discuss the matter to determine the cause and extent of any wrongdoing, ensuring accountability will be upheld.
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