National GBVF Inquiry kicks off in Joburg
The aim of the inquiry is to respond more effectively to GBVF in the country.
A multi-day National Inquiry into Gender-Based Violence and Femicide is currently being conducted in Johannesburg. The purpose of this Inquiry, organized by the Commission for Gender Equality, the South African Human Rights Commission, and the Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities, is to enhance the country's response to GBVF.
The Inquiry also aims to hold those responsible accountable for the issues and challenges surrounding the national crisis, as well as to explore ways to improve the criminal justice system's handling of GBVF cases.
Wisani Baloyi, a spokesperson for the South African Human Rights Commission, explains that the commission has been receiving numerous complaints about the difficulties victims face within the justice system. This includes challenges with reporting crimes, dealing with individual cases, and the handling of cases overall. In response to these complaints, which have highlighted the need to protect human rights, the Commission has launched this Inquiry to address the concerns and develop recommendations for improvement.
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