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Powa launches news publication to highlight daily violence

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As Human Rights Month draws to an end, People Opposing Women Abuse (Powa) says South Africans have become accustomed to high levels of gender-based violence.

According to the organisation, an average of 360 incidents of physical and sexual abuse against women take place everyday.

Powa has launched a news publication called Daily Abused to highlight this human rights violation of dignity and freedom.

Powa’s executive director, Nhlanhla Mokwena and a social activist against abuse, Rosie Motene speak to SABC about the gender-based violence.

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