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South Africa's GBV crisis: Police statistics reveal alarming trends

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South Africa's GBV crisis: Police statistics reveal alarming trends

Recent police statistics reveal that over 50,000 cases of gender-based violence and femicide were reported in South Africa during the 2025/26 financial year, highlighting a deepening crisis that demands urgent action from both government and communities.

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