Why gender-based violence persists in Southern Africa

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Deutsche Welle

What happened

A series of killings in South Africa has renewed scrutiny of efforts to combat violence against women.

Activists say laws alone are not enough without effective implementation.

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  • Reported by Deutsche Welle and published Mon, 21 Sep 2026 13:42:00 UTC.

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