Ramaphosa appoints National GBV Council to lead fight against femicide

“As the Council assumes its term at the start of Women’s Month, President Ramaphosa expects that the Council will leverage the classification of gender-based violence and femicide as a national disaster to challenge harmful attitudes and practices, and advance women’s economic empowerment, strengthen law enforcement and scale up survivor-centred support.”President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved decisively to strengthen South Africa’s fight against gender‑based violence (GBV) and femicide, appointing members of the National Council on Gender‑Based Violence and Femicide for a three‑year term.

National GBV Council Ramaphosa’s spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said the president appointed members of the Council in terms of section 6(1)(a) read with sections 6(2) and (3), and section 9(1)(a) of the National Council on Gender Based Violence Act, 2024 (Act No.