President Cyril Ramaphosa announces new measures to tackle gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) following the deaths of women in and around Ekurhuleni, including the Kempton Park area. The measures include ordering a review of unresolved GBVF cases and conducting safety audits across every municipality.
The announcement is framed as a response to perceived gaps in how cases are handled and how safety is ensured at local level. The focus is on assessing existing investigations where outcomes remain unclear, and on requiring municipalities to evaluate and strengthen safety arrangements. The details emphasize coordinated action from government and local authorities rather than a single targeted intervention.
Across the reporting, the core emphasis remains that Ramaphosa directs a national review process and municipality-level safety checks. The outlets converge on the timing—after the killings—and on the two main actions: an audit of unresolved GBVF cases and safety audits in all municipalities.
