South Africa 'feels like a prison' for women amid spate of femicides South Africa's troubled history is etched in stark reminders, but few issues cut as close to the heart of this nation as the treatment of its women.
In recent years, the country has witnessed an alarming rise in femicide cases, leaving families shattered and communities reeling.
According to a report by the South African Police Service (SAPS), on average, one woman is killed every three hours due to gender based violence.