South Africa experiences one of the world’s highest levels of violence against women, with an average of 15 killed every day.
And threats to women and girls cut through every part of South African society.
In response, a growing number of South African women are turning to firearms training, as they say they can no longer rely on the authorities for protection.
Our Africa Correspondent Jamal Osman travelled to South Africa to meet the women taking their safety into their own hands.
And a warning, his report contains distressing themes and some mildly offensive language.
