South Africa has declared Gender-Based Violence a “national disaster,” but does this political label bring any real solutions? In this episode, we break down what a national disaster actually is, why this declaration doesn’t fit the definition, and what it reveals about our nation’s assumptions about government, morality, and responsibility. We explore why GBV cannot be solved by state programs, why granting more power to government is dangerous, and why fatherlessness — not declarations — lies at the heart of the crisis. Most importantly, we examine the only true remedy: the transforming power of the Gospel, which turns broken men into godly protectors.
