Ramaphosa urges traditional leaders to tackle gender-based violence and initiation deaths [SOUND]

# President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged traditional leaders to take a stand against gender-based violence and initiation deaths. Addressing the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders, he called for stronger efforts to prevent deaths and injuries from initiation practices, particularly in the Eastern Cape. According to Ramaphosa, the government is working with traditional leaders to address these issues and protect communities: