Cape Town mayoral candidates split on how to tackle GBV

Cape Town mayoral candidates, including ANC's Jerimia Thuynsma and DA's Geordin Hill-Lewis, outlined their strategies to combat Gender-Based Violence (GBV) ahead of the November local elections. Hill-Lewis called for increased policing powers for law enforcement agencies, while ActionSA and the GOOD Party advocated for investment in community development instead of militarizing the police. Recent statistics indicate a rise in rape cases, highlighting the urgency of the issue.