TSHWANE - South Africa remains one of the most dangerous places in the world for women and children, with hundreds of lives lost every year to gender-based violence and femicide.
Advocacy groups are now demanding accountability for perpetrators, with a focus on eliminating prolonged court delays.
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A series of horrific court cases show women and children being killed by violent criminals and intimate partners, leaving families devastated.
The cry for justice is often met with frustrating delays, prolonging the trauma for victims' families.
Now the urgent call is for a more efficient judicial system that prioritises these cases.
- Action Society Spokesperson Juanita du Preez discussed this with eNCA.