‘Not all men are trash’ seminar motivates men
New Life Feeding Scheme hosted Not All Men Are Trash seminar to motivate men who are doing good for the community to keep at it last Saturday.
The event was in response to the ongoing hashtag on social media labelling men as trash.
Participants were given ties as tokens of appreciation for their attendance.
Event organiser Pastor Selina Mashego says they were concerned about the national outcry that labelled all men as trash.
“Through the event, we want to celebrate and identify those who go all out to empower and support the community.
“We understand that women become victims of crime by the hands of the men but there are also men in the community who would give their lives to protect women.
“We are encouraging these men to teach the younger generation to become better and responsible citizens,” she says.
KwaThema SAPS Colonel Mariketle Malapane says most of their cases the victims are women and men are the suspects.
“Most of the male suspects are older men and this is an eye-opener because we expect the same men to teach younger boys to become model citizens.
“We are pleading with men to relook their actions and start protecting women,” she says.
Malapane is encouraging residents to report any actions of abuse.
“Turning a blind eye to abuse because it doesn’t affect you is wrong. You are then just as guilty as the abuser.
“You have to call the police and let the law deal with the abuser,” she says.
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