Family meeting on femicide: Ramaphosa to address the nation tonight

Gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) will take centre stage on Tuesday evening, when President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation.

The presidency confirmed that the speech, set to start at 7pm, will update the nation on the steps the government is taking to confront the scourge.

It will also include updates on investigations into the murder of women in and around the City of Ekurhuleni.

GBVF was officially declared a national disaster by Ramaphosa on 20 November 2025.

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