Kagiso cops hold GBV discussion as domestic violence cases increase
Kagiso is now of late rated among the most violent and dangerous areas in the province.
Police in Kagiso have had to deal with their fair share of gender-based violence (GBV) reports, so much that in recent years they have made it their mission to combat these types of crimes.
Once again, they went out to talk to the community about GBV – this time as part of the 16 Days of Activism campaign.
“The abuse of women and children has always been a cruel and ugly monster with devastating long term results to victims thereof and the society,” said Captain Solomon Sibiya, Kagiso Police spokesperson.
He explained they gathered at the Kagisanong Hall in Kagiso 1 on Thursday, November 29 for the event. The police were joined by the Department of Community Safety, Mogale City Local Municipality, the Department of Social Development, the Mogale City fire fighters, the Krugersdorp Teddy Bear Clinic, LifeLine, Sisters for Life, FAMSA, Universal Church, the local Community Policing Forums and community safety patrollers.
“Kagiso is now of late rated among the most violent and dangerous areas to be in the province. This year has seen an increased volume of domestic violence related cases being reported,” Sibiya said.
Adding that excessive alcohol consumption is still a major contributor in most if not all of these violent incidents between families and partners.
“Insecurity and jealousy also contribute to incidents where a partner end up applying excessive, ruthless and violent means like murder to resolve a problem.”
The different stakeholders informed the community of the importance of not keeping silent and protecting their abusers. This includes the attitude of “I don’t want to get involved in other people’s affairs”.
Those in attendance also heard from people with disabilities who have also been affected. One brave woman said that she had also been a victim of gender-based victimisation. After completing matric she started working, but people started talking about her and saying that she secured her job in an unmoral manner.
After everyone spoke about gender-based violence, the day ended with a march in the township’s main street, Kagiso Avenue, where the fire truck lead the convoy to the police station.
