Nine dead, zero budget: Minister admits GBVF national disaster largely unfunded

Author: Marvin CharlesPublished on: September 18, 2026Country: South Africa
Politics
Nine dead, zero budget: Minister admits GBVF national disaster largely unfunded

The minister acknowledged that the national disaster related to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) has resulted in nine deaths and remains largely unfunded. Despite the scale of the crisis, the government has not allocated a specific budget to address it. This situation raises concerns about the government's commitment to combating gender-based violence.

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