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The Politics of Fear: What It Means to Be a Woman in South Africa

Mail & Guardian · 15 September 2026 at 15:51

The Politics of Fear: What It Means to Be a Woman in South Africa

Living in constant anticipation of violence has become an exhausting norm for South African women.

Addressing the femicide crisis requires structural accountability and institutional reform, not just safety tips.

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