The South African men trying to end violence against women: 'Every man needs to play a part'

The country has one of the highest murder rates in the world, with 5,427 people murdered between April and June this year alone.In that period, according to the South African Human Rights Commission, 569 women were killed, an average of six a day, and 1,052 others survived attempted murder.A report in 2022 by the Human Sciences Research Council found that more than 35% of South African women experienced physical or sexual violence, many from their own intimate partners.For Bra Steve, part of the solution to the crisis is helping men to understand the issue and take responsibility for their actions."We are a lost generation," he says. "We must restore dignity to the men around here."Amongst the group of men outside the tavern is Zizipho Mtwesi, the project co-ordinator of Father A Nation.Reflecting on recent weeks, he says more should be done.The latest measures announced by Ramaphosa, including better street lighting and a review of unsolved cases, are too little, he says, and too late.