GBV is a "silent" crime.
Most often the victims are killed without anyone being able to save them.
The victims often wake up with the sad consequences without being able to do anything about it.
To prevent this, the Gauteng and the National Department of Social Development are developing ways to rescue victims.
On Thursday, 24 August, residents of Daveyton in Ekurhuleni were provided with panic buttons called Memeza Hope alarms and other tools to combat GBV.
Social fevelopment deputy minister Henrietta Bogopane-Zulu and other representatives from Gauteng and other partners were there when the residents received their devices.
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"GBV has no place in our society. We must fight it by all means," said Bogopane-Zulu.
Before the devices were distributed, Gauteng representatives explained how they work.
"The panic buttons signal to the CPF or your neighbour that you are in trouble," he said.
A woman said she was happy to receive the panic button.
"These panic buttons can help me or my daughters," she said.
As Women's Month draws to a close, this week was packed with events to celebrate women and discourage violence against women.
On Friday, 25 August, Gauteng Social Development chief director Bongani Ngomane joined residents of Tsakane to march against gender-based violence.
He represented MEC Mbali Hlophe who could not be party of the march due to other commitments.
The march also served to commemorate three women who tragically lost their lives at the hands of their partners.
Lerato Kale (19) was one of these women.
She was killed by her boyfriend on the eve of Women's Day.
Her brother Tumelo Kale said they were grateful as a family for the love and support they receive.
"This march comforts us and all those who have lost their loved ones to GBV," said Tumelo.
Lerato's boyfriend has since been arrested for her murder.
Captain Nelda Sekgobela said he first appeared in court on 15 August and his next appearance is on 14 September in the Tsakane Magistrates Court.
