Family meeting on femicide: Ramaphosa to address the nation tonight

In a matter of weeks, a chilling pattern of brutal violence against women has emerged in Gauteng, South Africa. Twelve women's bodies were discovered in and around Ekurhuleni, a region just east of Johannesburg, over the last two months. Soweto, a city in the same area, also saw the discovery of another woman's remains. These gruesome discoveries have fueled growing concerns about the escalating Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) crisis in the country.

President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to address the nation at 7pm to update South Africans on the government's plans to tackle this horrifying issue. In a recent event, Ramaphosa reaffirmed his commitment to ensuring women can live without fear. His upcoming address is expected to provide insights into the ongoing investigations into the murders of women across Gauteng and other parts of the country.