POLOKWANE – The Polokwane Municipality’s one contribution towards the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children Campaign campaign is supporting the use of sporting platforms to highlight and end the scourge of Gender Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF).
Under the theme ‘International Fight Against GBVF’, the Mayor John Mpe says all residents across Polokwane should join them in their support of the No to GBV boxing tournament on Friday (December 2).
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The tournament will see most members of the Limpopo Executive Council going head to head, as part of empowering the community at Ngoako Ramahlodi Sport Complex from 18:30.
“Our understanding is that this evil scourge should not be left to government alone. Instead, it is a problem that requires all of us to take a stand. Therefore, we encourage everyone to participate in all activities associated with the 16 Days of Activism campaign,” Mpe said.
The abuse of women and children is conceived as a pandemic not only in South Africa, but worldwide.
Despite noble efforts to rid society of this scourge, women and children are continuously being assaulted and raped.
Mpe says as a result, the activism against GBVF should not be limited to 16 days, but day-to-day to implore the South African justice system to form harsher penalties for those who are found guilty of perpetrating GBV and femicide.
To lead by example, Municipal Spokesperson, Thipa Selala says they will convene a men’s indaba before the end of the current financial year that will mainly focus on the wellbeing of men and other issues that affect men in society.
“We aim to impart social knowledge and skills on ways to resolve social problems at our men’s indaba without getting involved in violence as part positive role modelling to children,” Mpe adds.
