South Africans voice their anger as hundreds hold femicide vigil

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Hundreds of people gathered at the University of Cape Town on Friday at a vigil for victims of femicide in South Africa.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 02:41:57 UTC.

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