GBV Council Faces Legal Challenge Amid Fresh Killings

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Phemelo speaks to Executive Director of Strategic Litigation in Africa, Sibongile Ndashe, about the legal challenge to the National Council on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide, the government’s response to the ongoing crisis and the recent killings in Ekurhuleni.
29 Sep 3PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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