Pretoria: The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) will release and hand over the First South African National Gender-Based Violence Study, 2022 to Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga on 18 November.

This pivotal study provides insights into GBV prevalence, risk factors, and impacts across South Africa, forming a foundation for targeted solutions. As the custodian of women, youth, and disability matters, the Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) will integrate the findings to inform policies and strengthen the National Strategic Plan on GBVF, with a focus on community engagement and data-driven interventions.

Date: Monday, 18 November 2024

Time: 10:00 – 13:00

Venue: GCIS, Tshedimosetso House, Pretoria

RSVP: Ms Fikile Mashigwana – fmashigwana@hsrc.ac.za | Ms Sue Samuels – ssamuels@hsrc.ac.za

Agenda highlights:

Presentation of findings: Dr. Nompumelelo Zungu and Prof. Khangelani Zuma, HSRC

Acceptance Remarks: Hon. Sindisiwe Chikunga, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities

Media representatives can engage with Minister Chikunga, Deputy Minister Steve Letsike, Advocate Mikateko Maluleke – DWYPD, Prof. Olive Shisana – Presidency, Dr Nompumelelo Zungu – HSRC, and Prof. Khangelani Zuma – HSRC during the Q&A session.

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ISSUED BY: DEPARTMENT OF WOMEN, YOUTH, AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES AND HUMAN SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL

DATE: 15 NOVEMBER 2024

Media enquiries:

Ms Nompendulo Mkhatshwa – Spokesperson in the Ministry (DWYPD)

Tel: 083 406 6496

Email: nompendulo.mkhatshwa@dwypd.gov.za

Mr Cassius Selala – Director Communications (DWYPD)

Tel: 060 534 0672

Email: cassius.selala@dwypd.gov.za

Dr Lucky Ditaunyane – Director Communication & Engagement (HSRC)

Cell: +27 83 227 6074

Email: lditaunyane@hsrc.ac.za

Adziliwi Nematandani – Media Liaison (HSRC)

Cell: +27 82 765 9191

Email: anematandani@hsrc.ac.za

Issued by: Department of Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities and the Human Sciences Research Council