In South Africa, there are over 1.3 million women abused by the opposite gender.  A recent study on gender-based violence (GBV) revealed shocking statistics. Nearly 40% of women are victims of physical or sexual abuse in SA. The Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) released the findings of their first national study on gender-based violence (GBV) in South Africa on 18 November 2024. Deputy President Paul Mashatile and Build One SA leader, Mmusi Maimane have proposed plans to help fight the GBV crisis in SA. Lerato Mbele spoke to Dr. Hazel Gooding, Deputy Representative, South Africa Multi-Country Office, United Nations Women and Dr Mpumi Zungu, Research Director in the Public Health, Societies and Belonging (PHSB) research division of the Human Sciences Research Council.