President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has acknowledged the government’s failure to protect women, following recent killings in Ekurhuleni. The President’s address came as a response to growing public outcry over gender-based violence in the country. He vowed to implement new interventions to address the crisis, but critics argue the response is delayed for the victims of the Ekurhuleni killings. The promise of action offers a glimmer of hope, but many question the effectiveness of future measures given the ongoing violence. Ramaphosa’s statement reflects a growing national reckoning with the severity of violence against women in South Africa. The families and communities affected by the Ekurhuleni tragedies await concrete changes.