Ntombifuthi Nxumalo family hopeful after Ramaphosa’s address on GBVF

The family of Ntombifuthi Nxumalo, one of the women recently murdered in Ekurhuleni, has expressed a glimmer of hope following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s national address on the government’s response to gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF).

The President’s address, which outlined immediate measures to combat the rising tide of violence against women, has been met with mixed reactions from the public and civil society, but for the Nxumalo family, it represents a potential step toward justice.

We are hopeful that the government’s commitment to intensifying investigations and addressing the forensic backlogs will lead to the swift apprehension and conviction of those responsible for taking our loved one’s life.

The government has announced a national case recovery operation and a focus on clearing forensic backlogs as part of its strategy to address the crisis. While some non-profit organizations remain skeptical, citing a lack of immediate support for victims, the Nxumalo family remains focused on the promise of accountability.