South African riot police and gender violence protesters clashed in front of parliament after thousands rallied despite a COVID-19 ban on gatherings of more than 50 people.

Police then fired stun grenades and rubber bullets to push the crowds back.

Police arrested a few protesters as running battles ensued.

In the last weekend of womens month in south africa, anti Gender based violence protesters held a peaceful march to the parliament of south africa in cape town.

protesters were dispersed by police using stun grenades and teargas.

15 arrests were made.

protesters held signs that read " no justice no peace" , and " your first home is a woman"

Despite the awareness around the scourge of gender based violence, south africa has seen an increase in rape, murder and abuse of women and girls