South Africa seeks to update laws to combat gender-based violence and protect children.

South Africa's Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi stressed the need to update the Criminal Procedure Act to better address gender-based violence (GBV) and child exploitation, as the country observes Child Protection Week. The government is tracking GBV cases to identify legal gaps and is working on legislative reforms. Kubayi highlighted the importance of collaboration between law enforcement, communities, and the government to combat these issues.