In South Africa, women are at risk.

South Africa has one of the highest rates of violence against women and girls in the world, and a femicide rate that is five times the global average, with an estimated 12.1 in 100,000 victims each year. South Africa’s gender-based violence statistics (GBV) are equal to a country at war.

South Africa held its yearly 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which runs from theInternational Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25th through Human Rights Day on December 10th. During 16 Days of Activism, the country shines a light on GBV with a nation-wide campaign, discussions, events, conferences, and a march to Parliament. The previous year’s march happened on November 28th with cardboard signs in marker that read, “Gender-based violence is a pandemic!”

In an effort to protect women, NGOs and the Community of Duduza are leading the fight against gender-based violence; empowering survivors, equipping the community and challenging everyday people to join them in the battle to protect women against violence.

Needless to mention, Duduza Community is advocating for NO BAIL and multiple LIFE SENTENCES for Gwanqa [Brian Somfako - A serial offender] for all his heinous criminal activities and the brutal murder of Samantha Zungu; and her unborn Child!#JusticeForSamanthaZungu