Gender based violence attacks rock Limpopo
Two more woman have been killed in separate gender based violence (GBV) attacks over the past weekend. This brings the total number of women killed in GBV attacks this month to five
LIMPOPO – In Ha-Masia, Vhangani village, in the Collins Chabane Local Municipality, 25-year-old Vhahangwele Mukwevho was beaten to death after a man accused her of stealing his cellphone and in Musina, Khathutshelo Sithari (35) was murdered by her partner in their rented room.
A man has since been arrested in connection with the murder of Sithari and is due to appear in court today (Monday, 27 January).
The MEC for Social Development, Mme. Nkakareng Rakgoale, in a statement called on the community, the men in particular, to join hands with the government in clamping down the scourge of attacks against women and children.
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“The continuing killings and violence meted against women and children is tearing apart families, as some of the victims are bread winners who are supposed to take care of their children. We are once again calling on our courts not to grant bail to perpetrators of gender based violence and also for the justice system to deal harshly with those who are found guilty of murdering women and children,” her statement reads.
In conclusion she urged women who are in abusive relationships to walk away before it’s too late and to seek professional help from the array of services offered by government.
