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Coverage dated September 29, 2026 to September 30, 2026

South African leader urges men to speak up on gender-based violence after series of killings

Headline from The Guardian

President announces measures amid anger at authorities over recent murders of women South Africa’s president has called on men to take more responsibility for violence against women as he announced measures to tackle the problem, amid anger at authorities over a recent wave of murders.

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  1. Bloomberg

    South African President to Address Nation on Gender Violence (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the nation Tuesday evening on the steps being taken by the government to confront gender-based violence and femicide, his office said in a statement.

  2. Philadelphia Inquirer

    South Africa announces measures to tackle violence against women after series of killings (opens Philadelphia Inquirer)

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    Philadelphia Inquirer's feed description

    South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat violence against women

  3. The Guardian

    South African leader urges men to speak up on gender-based violence after series of killings (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    President announces measures amid anger at authorities over recent murders of women South Africa’s president has called on men to take more responsibility for violence against women as he announced measures to tackle the problem, amid anger at authorities over a recent wave of murders.