GLOBAL DATABASE ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLSCOUNTRY-PROFILESOUTH AFRICAMEASURESDATA ON GBVF PROSECUTION (2022/2023)
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Data on GBVF Prosecution (2022/2023)
Type of Measure
Research and statistical data > Administrative data > Justice
Form of Violence
Violence against women and girls
Year
2022
Brief Description

South Africa has focused on accelerating the prosecution of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF) cases. Notable improvements include: A 16.63% increase in femicide conviction rates in 2022/2023. A 1.68% rise in the total number of convictions for sexual offences compared to 2021/2022, with a conviction rate of 74.80%. These efforts reflect a strong commitment to addressing GBVF through increased accountability in the justice system.

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