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Oversight Visit Exposes Rape Kit Shortage Western Cape

Oversight Visit Exposes Rape Kit Shortage Western Cape

An unannounced parliamentary oversight visit has exposed a rape kit shortage in the Western Cape, with empty shelves found at SAPS’ Epping supply depot. The discovery contradicts SAPS assurances that supplies are sufficient and raises serious concerns about forensic capacity in rape
December 10, 2025
Ramaphosa Declares gender-based violence crisis

Ramaphosa Declares gender-based violence crisis

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared a gender-based violence crisis in South Africa, saying the country must take “extraordinary and concerted action” to end gender-based violence and femicide. He was speaking on Thursday, 20 November 2025, at the G20 Social Summit in Boksburg.
November 21, 2025

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