In August, a march to the Langa police station to address the dismissal and obstruction of gender-based violence cases ended with protesters being shot at and arrested.
But this issue is not unique to Langa. Less than one in 10 rape cases receive a guilty verdict in South Africa.
In Bhekisisa's latest partnership with Eh!Woza, these survivors share their stories.

This video was produced by the Bhekisisa Centre for Health Journalism in partnership with Eh!Woza. Sign up for Bhekisisa's newsletter. Visit Eh!Woza's website.

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