ISS TODAY: SA needs stronger partnerships, not promises, to curb gender-based violence
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently declared gender-based violence a national disaster – but what does that mean in practice?
FRIDAY, 20 MARCH 2026, 23:21
President Cyril Ramaphosa recently declared gender-based violence a national disaster – but what does that mean in practice?

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Poor publishing practices of government notices in South Africa hinder the access of legal information for individuals, especially those with disabilities.
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