R1.1B In Additional Funding To Tackle GBV, Femicide – Ramaphosa

Riyaz Patel

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced R1,1bn in additional funding towards the fight against gender-based violence.

Addressing a special joint sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces on the crisis of gender-based violence and femicide Wednesday, Ramaphosa also announced an ’emergency action plan’ to halt the scourge of gender-based violence (GBV).

This include strengthen the justice system, enhancing the legal and policy framework, ensuring adequate care and support for victims and improving the economic power of women.

Ramaphosa told MPs the funds will be raised from the current budget and will not require additional borrowing.

He said the extraordinary and immediate response that is needed to reduce the attack needs to be matched with the