Chikunga’s absence underscored the perception that government is not treating the fight against GBVF with the seriousness it demands. Government’s participation in fighting GBVFPresident Cyril Ramaphosa declared GBVF a national crisis and classified it as a national disaster last year. “Vodacom has introduced a policy supporting [the fight against] domestic violence and abuse within and outside the workplace, in terms of protecting our employees. Nedbank led a panel discussion about financial abuse, exploring the often subtle and misunderstood nature of financial abuse, highlighting how it occurs in both personal relationships and broader societal systems. “So for me, financial abuse is the moment you lose autonomy around how money is used in relationships.”