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Femicide in SA is 5x higher than the global average
More than 60% of rapes in SA are unreported.
SA’s Intimate Partner Violence is 1.5x more than the global average.
Gender-based violence is not only a human rights violation, it is an economic crisis.
South Africa loses between R42 billion and R75 billion annually due to GBV, which is around 0.9% to 1.3% of GDP.
These figures do not fully capture the pain and suffering, lost productivity, and economic erosion caused by violence against women.
The cost of GBV on South Africa’s economy.
(Adjusted for inflation)
Damages earning potential
From reducing workforce participation, to children who have been exposed to GBV more likely to drop out of school, every rand lost due to GBV has a multiplier effect, reducing savings, investments, and economic growth over generations.
GBV deeply impacts communities, disrupting social structures, economic stability, and intergenerational progress.
In South Africa, the effects of GBV are particularly severe due to the legacy of apartheid, high unemployment rates (above 30%), and income disparity, as financial insecurity increases power imbalances in relationships.
Over 50% of femicides are committed by intimate partners in South Africa
GBV survivors suffer from higher rates of depression, PTSD, anxiety, and substance abuse, creating a public health crisis.
Police negligence and secondary victimization discourage women from reporting abuse—over 60% of rapes go unreported.
GBV leads to lost productivity, as survivors often suffer from trauma, illness, and workplace discrimination.
The WISE Collective is an advocacy organization and social enterprise initiated by African women whose sole purpose is to provide practical solutions to ending the severe mistreatment of women in South Africa.
With over 43% of South African children living with only their mothers, we believe this is an act of national preservation.
Find out how we are transforming South Africa.
As a non-profit, we’re reliant on donations from individuals and organisations.
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We’re always looking for new partners to support us to create a better South Africa.
If you’d like to get involved, visit our partner page to discover more.