Minister calls for arrest of GBVF perpetrators
"As government, we want a society where women, children and other vulnerable groups can live freely, without fear of either being abused or killed.As government, we want a society where women, children and other vulnerable groups can live freely, without fear of either being abused or killed."
South Africa continues to experience high prevalence of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF), and since the country entered lockdown level three, there has been a surge in gender-based violence and femicide.
Women and girls are being abused, assaulted and murdered in our country every day at the hands of men.
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This onslaught issue manifests in homes, workplaces and neighbourhoods regardless of the class, race or geographic location of perpetrators, survivors or victims.
“As government, we recognise and acknowledge that we cannot do this alone. This is a societal problem that needs all of us to rally all our efforts and resources collectively and confront this enemy head on,” said minister of women, youth and persons with disabilities Maite Nkoana-Mashabane.
She added that during the weekend, the nation learnt of the discovery of a mutilated body of a woman in Eersterus, Pretoria.
She was allegedly stabbed to death by her lover on June 13.
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The whereabouts of the perpetrator is unknown.
Anyone with information must contact Capt Mokwane at Eersterus SAPS on 082 822 8337.
The minister said government acknowledged the crisis with regards to GBVF.“Our sincere condolences go to all the families who lost their loved ones at the hands of heartless men. As government, we want a society where women, children and other vulnerable groups can live freely, without fear of either being abused or killed. We reconfirm our commitment to fighting the scourge of GBVF with more vigour.
“The minister said communities can play a role in curbing this epidemic by reporting incidents of abuse to local organisations and the SAPS.
“Communities must come together against GBVF and expose perpetrators and not turn a blind eye to abuse.
“As government, we will continue to improve our response to GBVF by ensuring perpetrators are brought to book, while taking good care of survivors. Most importantly, we will be engaging all structures of society through ongoing dialogues, education and healing sessions,” the minister said.
This morning, I will be visiting the bereaved family of a victim of GBVF in Eersterust, at 10h00 . This comes after the shocking discovery of a mutilated body of a woman allegedly stabbed to death by her lover @GCISMedia @DWYPD_ZA #StopGBV #GBVF pic.twitter.com/DCzDptkZgI
— Maite Nkoana Mashabane (@maite_nkoana) June 16, 2020
Report abuse
• SAPS – 10111
• Crime Stop Hotline – 08600 10111
• Send an anonymous SMS to Crime Line on 32211
• Gender-Based Violence Command Centre – 0800 428 428
