# Deputy minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Steve Letsike, says gender-based violence and femicide is unacceptable and requires urgent action. This follows the discovery of nine bodies in Ekurhuleni over the past two months. Letsike says a rapid-response team has been established, while some victims remain unidentified or unclaimed. She has called thoroughly investigations to ensure justice for the victims and their families:
Letsike calls for greater protection of women [SOUND]
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