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title: "GBV in Lockdown (Video)"
description: "Home is supposed to be a refuge during lockdown. But it’s far from safe if you are living with your abuser. Gender-based violence is rife in South Africa, and with people being forced to stay home, cases are on the rise. For some, Covid-19 is not the only danger they’re facing. How do we stop this seemingly never-ending cycle of abuse?"
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# GBV in Lockdown (Video)

> Home is supposed to be a refuge during lockdown. But it’s far from safe if you are living with your abuser. Gender-based violence is rife in South Africa, and with people being forced to stay home, cases are on the rise. For some, Covid-19 is not the only danger they’re facing. How do we stop this seemingly never-ending cycle of abuse?

By Street Talk · Published 30 July 2020, 17:18 SAST

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_qndAqw7hA)

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