WATCH | A deeper look back at the gender-based violence that shook SA in 2019

Gender-based violence is one of SA's biggest concerns, with some saying it should be declared a state of emergency.

Calls for the return of the death penalty have highlighted South Africans' frustration and anger at the continued murder and abuse of women in the country.

Here is a recap of events in 2019 which placed GBV in the spotlight.