SA will achieve true gender equality in our lifetime, Ramaphosa assures
President Cyril Ramaphosa says true gender equality will be achieved when all forms of gender-based violence are eradicated.
"Violence against women, children, gender non-conforming persons and members of the LGBTQI+ community threatens the very foundations of our democracy."
Delivering the keynote address on Women's Day, the president expanded on the national strategic plan, launched last year, to end gender-based violence and femicide.
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"As part of the work to provide justice and support to survivors of gender-based violence, 32 regional courts have been designated as sexual offences courts in various parts the country.
"Around 3,500 Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences investigating officers have received specialised training to do their work."
