PRETORIA - More money and resources are needed to fight gender-based violence.
That's the assertion from Minister in the Presidency for Women, Sindisiwe Chikunga, at the official launch of the 16 Days of Activism campaign.
This year's campaign will integrate resolutions of the G20 in promoting positive masculinity and challenging harmful gender norms.
The statistics speak for themselves.
Women are not safe anywhere in South Africa, especially not in their own homes.
According to the government, the GBV national strategic plan has made a dent in curbing the violence, but more work must be done -- and it's going to need funding.
The National Prosecuting Authority has pledged its support in the fight.
The consensus among stakeholders is that the scale of the GBV crisis requires faster, deeper and more coordinated action.
- eNCA senior reporter Silindelo Masikane has more.