Gender violence is out of control in South Africa, according to a report on bbc.com
Horror statistics include:
- 1 in 5 women are assaulted by their partner
- More than 40,000 cases of rape are reported every year, most of the victims are female
- Femicide in South Africa is 5 times higher than the global average
The president of South Africa, Jacob Zuma has described violence against women as a "crisis in the country" saying he would consider harsher sentences for sex offenders.
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