South Africa's Commission for Gender Equality

“These deaths are indicative that women in South Africa continue to face environments in which their ordinary freedom of movement can become a matter of life and death,”

South Africa's Commission for Gender Equality · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-15

The Commission for Gender Equality urged residents to work with police to find the perpetrators.

“Women should be able to run, walk to work, use public transport, return home, visit friends and participate in community life without having to calculate whether an ordinary activity could place their lives at risk.”

South Africa's Commission for Gender Equality · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-15

The Commission for Gender Equality said women should be able to move freely without fearing for their lives.