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Learners were joined by various organisations in a march to mark the beginning of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children campaign on November 25.
The campaign runs from November 25 to December 10.
Learners from Dalpark Learning Academy, Westwood Primary School, Lee Rand Primary School and St Francis College marched from the Superspar in the Benoni CBD to the Benoni Plaza.
Members from the police’s mounted unit, Benoni SAPS, EMPD, the Community Policing Forum (CPF), LifeLine Ekurhuleni, iThemba Rape and Trauma Support Centre and Ekurhuleni’s Social Development Department were present on the day in support of this initiative.
When they reached the Benoni Plaza, a presentation was done, educating the public on what the week is all about and how to apply for a protection order should they ever find themselves in an abusive situation.
The community was also urged not to abuse the system of the protection order for their own personal agendas.
If a person finds themselves in a situation where the are a victim of abuse, they should go to the nearest police station and open a case.
There are various support services within the police force who help with each case.
“We hope to see that our women and children are protected and to bring a change to the community,” said Lisa Moropa, an auxiliary social worker at iThemba.
The Benoni SAPS has been conducting campaigns in various areas to educate the public.
“It’s our job to protect our women and children, if we don’t, then who will?” asked Benoni SAPS spokesperson, Capt Nomsa Sekele.
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