Event Brief
SA Women Turn to Self-Defence Amid Violence Surge
Filed: Mar 08, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Summary: Facing high femicide rates, South African women are enrolling in self-defence classes to enhance their security.
WHO: South African women
WHAT: turning to self-defence classes
WHEN: Mar 07, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: to combat high rates of gender-based violence
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