South African leader urges men to speak up on gender-based violence after series of killings
Summary
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has spoken out about the problem of violence against women and announced new steps to address it. He urged men to speak up and take responsibility, and announced plans to improve police work, fix dangerous public spaces, and reduce alcohol-related violence.Key Facts
- President Ramaphosa admitted that not enough has been done to protect women in South Africa.
- Police will review unsolved cases of murder and sexual violence against women and children.
- A funded plan to reduce delays in forensic investigations will be produced within 60 days.
- Local governments have five months to fix public safety problems like broken streetlights and overgrown areas.
- Five ministers will create a plan within 60 days to address violence connected to alcohol use.
- Eleven women’s bodies were found in the area around Johannesburg since July 15, sparking public anger.
- Suspects were arrested in three of the killings; police have not confirmed a serial killer but are investigating all leads.
- Ramaphosa called on men to stop being silent about abuse and harassment of women.
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