Several South African business, mostly based in the Western Cape, have embraced a new initiative, offering safe spaces to South African women. The news and national mood has been dominated by what President Cyril Ramaphosa has called a"dark period".
Raptor Room, a restaurant in Cape Town said in a Facebook post:"If you are ever walking in the street close to us and you feel unsafe, just come inside. You don't need to buy anything. If you are here and you need to walk to your car alone, ask us to walk with you to make sure you are safe. If you are ever in our space and you don't feel safe, please tell us."