‘I’m ashamed of what we men are doing to women’: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep shame regarding the ongoing violence perpetrated by men against women in South Africa, following a series of brutal killings in Ekurhuleni.

I’m ashamed of what we men are doing to women.

Addressing the nation, the President acknowledged that previous government interventions have been insufficient to curb the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF). He emphasized that the state must move beyond rhetoric and implement measurable, effective actions to protect women.

Human rights advocates and activists have responded to the address by calling for concrete funding, clear implementation timelines, and robust mechanisms for public accountability to ensure the safety of women across the country.