President Ramaphosa Condemns Violence Against Women, Calls for National Action
President Cyril Ramaphosa has strongly condemned the brutal killing and abuse of women in South Africa, labeling it a national shame. Speaking at the National Heritage Day celebrations in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, Ramaphosa emphasized that such violence is not part of the country's heritage or culture. He asserted that women have the fundamental right to move freely and safely in their country without fear. This condemnation comes in the wake of recent shocking discoveries, including nine bodies found in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng, which has heightened concerns among women activists, NGOs, and community leaders regarding women's safety. Two women and one man have been arrested in connection with one of the Ekurhuleni murders. President Ramaphosa announced that he would address the nation soon to detail government steps against gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and provide updates on the Ekurhuleni investigations. He declared that violence against women will not be the legacy left to future generations, ur...
