Gender-Based Violence
The Democratic Alliance lodged a formal complaint with the South African Human Rights Commission on 12 June 2026, citing systemic failures in reporting and prosecuting child sexual abuse cases that result in pregnancies among young girls.
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The Federation of Women Lawyers has given the government 40 days to act on gender-based violence or face nationwide protests.
On November 21, 2025, thousands of South Africans joined nationwide protests demanding urgent action on gender-based violence and femicide, coinciding with the government's declaration of the crisis as a national disaster. The demonstrations highlighted stark statistics, including at least 15 women murdered and 117 raped daily. Protesters observed a 15-minute standstill at noon to underscore the urgency.
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Residents in Ngquthuka eQolweni near Ngcobo, Eastern Cape, are accusing local police of failing to address serious crimes including rape and murder. Vulnerable women and the elderly are bearing the brunt of this inaction, prompting calls for government intervention. Community members have taken matters into their own hands after a recent murder.