đź’¨ Abstract

The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities in South Africa has raised alarm over the escalating domestic violence cases. According to a 2024 report, one in three South African women has experienced physical violence from a partner. These instances of domestic violence involved power control, beyond physical harm, and severely impact mental health and economic stability, as it hinders women from maintaining jobs or managing finances.

Courtesy: Garrin Lambley