Fight against Gender-based Violende and Femicide
This year, government is intensifying the fight against GBVF through implementation of the National Strategic Plan on GBVF and other measures to promote the empowerment of women. Earlier this month, President Ramaphosa signed into law three new pieces of legislation, which has strengthened the criminal justice system, promoting accountability across the State and supporting survivors.
The implementation of this legislation will go a long way to ensuring that cases are successfully prosecuted, that survivors are protected and that there are more effective deterrents in place.
Government has made significant progress in reducing the backlog in DNA processing, reducing it from 210 000 exhibits in April 2021 to around 58 000 at present.
“However, the fight against GBV will never be won unless, as society, we mobilise all formations and all citizens behind a sustained programme of social action.” – President Cyril Ramaphosa, SoNA, 10 February 2022, Cape Town City Hall.
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Source: State of the Nation Address Highlights [PDF]
