Dark Streets, Silent Safety | Johannesburg News

Dark streets, broken lights, and neglected public spaces in Ekurhuleni are turning urban environments into danger zones for women, especially after the tragic murder of Elizabeth Moselakgomo. Experts reveal that gender-based violence isn’t just a policing issue—it’s rooted in flawed urban planning that ignores women’s safety needs. Feminist urban safety advocate Dr. Barbara Holtmann stresses that immediate fixes like fixing lights and trimming grass are essential safety measures, while long-term behavioral change must follow. The newly formed National Council on Gender-Based Violence, still in its infancy, plans to address Ekurhuleni’s crisis at its next meeting, but for now, the physical environment remains a critical, unaddressed threat to women’s daily lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-09-15-women-in-the-dark-how-broken-cities-make-us-unsafe/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/904089beb18833a7 Report issues to [email protected].