Ramaphosa calls on men to confront gender-based violence

South Africa’s president says women and children should not be forced to live in fear because of men’s actions, according to SABC News.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on men to confront gender-based violence, saying it is unfair that women and children should live in fear because of the actions of men, SABC News reported on Saturday, 26 September 2026.

The remarks were presented as a direct appeal for men to take responsibility in addressing violence against women and children. The available report summary does not establish the venue, occasion or the full sequence of remarks, and the statement remains attributed to Ramaphosa rather than treated as independent evidence of progress in reducing gender-based violence.

Ramaphosa is South Africa’s current president, according to the official Presidency website. The Presidency says he was re-elected by the National Assembly on 14 June 2024 and remains head of the country’s seventh democratic administration. (presidency.gov.za)

A message issued amid renewed public concern

The appeal comes as gender-based violence remains a major public issue in South Africa. In separate reporting on 25 September, SABC News said Ramaphosa was preparing to address the government’s response to the deaths of nine women whose bodies had been found in and around Ekurhuleni. That report said three suspects had been arrested in connection with one of the cases and that the president had directed high-priority investigations. (sabcnews.com)

SABC had also reported on 21 September that Ramaphosa urged men to respect and honour women, describing gender-based violence as a national crisis and saying additional money, resources and technology would be deployed to address the fear experienced by women. (sabcnews.com)

What remains unclear

The available evidence does not show whether the latest appeal was part of a new government announcement, a campaign event or a broader political address. It also does not establish any new policy, funding commitment, arrest, investigation outcome or legal action arising directly from the statement.

The next significant development to watch is Ramaphosa’s promised address on the government’s response to the Ekurhuleni killings and gender-based violence. Its content should clarify whether the latest call to men will be accompanied by specific measures, timelines or accountability steps.

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