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According to France 24, two more women have been found dead in Johannesburg this weekend, bringing the number of women killed in a single municipality to 11 in just two months. Most of the other victims were in their 20s and 30s, with some found partially undressed and showing signs of sexual assault, raising fears that a serial killer could be responsible.
Analysis & context
Analysis & Context
From an analytical perspective, South Africa is one of the countries with the highest rates of gender-based violence globally. The recent surge in killings of women has sparked a strong national reaction, highlighting the urgent need to enhance women's rights and combat sexual violence in the country. These events underscore the need for effective measures to protect women and apprehend perpetrators.
The deaths have triggered a national outcry over violence against women in South Africa, which has one of the world’s highest rates of gender-based violence. Tegan Snayman, Research, Campaigns and Communications Assistant at Amnesty International South Africa, shares further insights.
