GBVF crisis: Billions spent. Has it worked?

The murders of nine women in Ekurhuleni have brought gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) back into focus.

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Presented by Masego Mafata Edited by Ashraf Hendricks With clips filmed by Liezl Human

Ten months ago, GBVF was classified a national disaster, billions have been allocated to fight GBVF, but the experience on the ground has not changed.

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Masego Mafata
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Masego Mafata
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Liezl Human (Multiple video clips)
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Ashraf Hendricks
TOPICS:  Crime Gender Murder Violence

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