Collective Action Magazine Edition 3. June 2023

ARE WE DOING ENOUGH? SOUTH AFRICA'S POLITICAL PRIORITISATION OF GBV By Dr Njabulo Banda Institute for Pan African Thought and Conversation

According to to Statistics SA, by the end of 2020, one in five (20.5%) ever- partnered women had experienced physical violence from a partner

It is crucial to note that the data and opinions presented in this article or within the NSP should not be perceived as vilifying men. Instead, they call for a united South Africa to combat this pervasive issue that tarnishes the image of our beautiful country.

6.2% OF THESE

WOMEN HAD EXPERIENCED SEXUAL VIOLENCE

With 51 Thuthuzela Care Centres in South Africa

Statistics indicate that between 2020-2022, these centres would have needed to handle around 11,000 sexual assault cases, including 1,670 cases involving young children .

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