South Africa’s new National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide has begun work, prioritising accountability, funding and oversight of the national strategy as police recorded 50 511 reported GBVF cases during the 2025/26 financial year.

South Africa recorded more than 50 000 gender-based violence and femicide cases in just three months, as the newly established National Council on GBVF begins its work.

South Africa’s new National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide has begun work, prioritising accountability, funding and oversight of the national strategy as police…